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BOD → MAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (Bordeaux) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of the French Atlantic coastline, including the iconic Dune of Pilat and Arcachon Bay, followed by the rugged western Pyrenees and the approach into central Spain.
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Arcachon Bay
The beautiful triangular lagoon and the oyster farming beds of the Bassin d'Arcachon.
Dune of Pilat
A stunning view of Europe's tallest sand dune nestled between the forest and the ocean.
Silver Coast
The long, unbroken stretch of white sandy beaches running south towards Biarritz.
Western Pyrenees
A close-up view of the green, rugged peaks where the mountains meet the Bay of Biscay.
Madrid Skyline
A panoramic perspective of the sprawling Spanish capital during the final approach.
The right side is the 'scenic' winner for this route. Sit here to see the Dune of Pilat roughly 10 minutes after takeoff from BOD. For morning flights, the lighting on the Atlantic coast is perfect for photography. On descent into Madrid, this side often offers a better angle of the city's western periphery and the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains.
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Bordeaux Vineyards
Aerial views of the prestigious Pessac-Léognan wine estates immediately after takeoff.
Landes Forest
The vast, geometric expanse of the largest maritime pine forest in Europe.
Central Pyrenees
Distances views of the higher, snow-capped peaks of the central Pyrenees range to the east.
Castilian Plateau
The transition into the high-altitude Meseta Central with its golden wheat fields and historic villages.
Madrid Financial District
Views of the Cuatro Torres Business Area skyscrapers when landing from the north.
The left side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to avoid the direct western sun glare. It provides a more expansive view of the inland Spanish landscape and the higher sections of the Pyrenees mountains in the distance. Keep an eye out for the distinct red-tiled roofs of Spanish towns as you cross into the Castile-León region.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 537 km (334 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: BOD (44.8283004761, -0.7155560255050001)
Arrival: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Route Type: International
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