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BLQ → ACE
Which side of the plane to sit from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (Bologna) to Lanzarote Airport (Arrecife)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, featuring the Italian coastline, the Balearic Islands, and a spectacular view of the African coast meeting the Atlantic before the volcanic landing.
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Tuscan Archipelago
Bird's eye views of Elba and the smaller islands of the Tyrrhenian Sea shortly after departure.
Balearic Islands
Excellent perspectives of Mallorca and Ibiza as the flight crosses the Mediterranean.
Moroccan Atlantic Coast
The dramatic transition from the Atlas mountain foothills to the rugged Moroccan shoreline.
Sahara-Atlantic Border
The striking contrast where the golden desert sands of the Western Sahara meet the deep blue ocean.
Timanfaya Volcanics
Dramatic views of the Fire Mountains and the blackened lava fields of Lanzarote during descent.
Sit on the left for the best views of the African coast. On afternoon flights, this side remains in the shade, providing better conditions for photography without glare. Watch for the distinct turquoise swirls near the Moroccan coast where the Saharan dust meets the sea.
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Northern Apennines
Rugged Italian mountain ridges visible immediately after taking off from Bologna.
Spanish Levante
The densely populated and sun-drenched coastlines of Valencia and the Costa Blanca.
Strait of Gibraltar
The narrow passage between Europe and Africa, often visible in the distance to the west.
Atlantic Vastness
Expansive views of the open ocean and the dramatic cloud formations typical of the trade wind zones.
Chinijo Archipelago
Views of the smaller northern islands like La Graciosa as the plane aligns for its final approach.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct sun. It offers a great perspective of the Iberian Peninsula's coastline. During the final approach to Arrecife (ACE), the right side often catches a glimpse of the northern cliffs of Lanzarote (Risco de Famara) if the winds dictate a southern approach.
Book Hotels in ArrecifeDistance: 2,796 km (1,737 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 44 min
Departure: BLQ (44.5354, 11.2887)
Arrival: ACE (28.945499, -13.6052)
Route Type: International
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