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BRU β TNG
Which side of the plane to sit from Brussels Airport (Brussels) to Ibn Batouta Airport (Tanger)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of the Atlantic coastline, the rugged Cantabrian Mountains of Northern Spain, and the dramatic approach over Cape Spartel where the ocean meets the Mediterranean.
Bay of Biscay
The deep blue expanse where the French Atlantic coast meets the northern Spanish shoreline.
Picos de Europa
The jagged, snow-capped limestone peaks of the Cantabrian Mountains in Northern Spain.
Bordeaux Vineyards
The intricate geometric patterns of the world-famous wine estates in Southwest France.
Seville & Guadalquivir
The winding Guadalquivir River cutting through the historic heart of Andalusia's capital.
Cape Spartel
The dramatic northwestern tip of Africa where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea.
The right side is unbeatable for evening flights, offering a front-row seat to the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. During the descent into Tanger, this side provides the best view of the Moroccan coastline and the lighthouse at Cape Spartel. If the flight path takes you over the Loire Valley, look for the famous chΓ’teaux scattered along the riverbanks in France.
Parisian Horizon
Distant views of the Eiffel Tower and the sprawling urban layout of the French capital as you cross Central France.
Sierra Morena
Dramatic ridges and deep valleys of the mountain range that forms the northern border of Andalusia.
Madrid Metropolis
The dense urban sprawl of the Spanish capital visible in the middle of the high Meseta plateau.
Rock of Gibraltar
The legendary monolithic limestone promontory guarding the eastern entrance to the Strait.
Strait of Gibraltar
Bird's-eye view of one of the world's busiest shipping lanes with dozens of cargo ships and ferries.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare and see the sun illuminating the Spanish interior. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Spanish coast; the contrast between the blue water and the Rock of Gibraltar is a highlight. Look for the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada far in the distance to the south-east during winter months.
Distance: 1,881 km (1,169 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 30 min
Departure: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)
Arrival: TNG (35.726898193400004, -5.916890144349999)
Route Type: International
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