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CLY → BOD
Which side of the plane to sit from Calvi-Sainte-Catherine Airport (Calvi) to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (Bordeaux)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the Mediterranean coastline, the distant snow-capped Pyrenees, and the prestigious vineyards south of Bordeaux.
Revellata Peninsula
Immediately after takeoff from Calvi, view the rugged granite cliffs and the historic lighthouse jutting into the turquoise Mediterranean.
Camargue Wetlands
As you cross into mainland France, spot the vast salt pans and lagoons near the Rhône delta, famous for wild horses and flamingos.
Carcassonne Citadel
Look south during the mid-flight transit to see the distinct double-walled medieval fortress perched on a hilltop.
Pyrenees Mountains
On clear days, the entire chain of the Pyrenees forms a dramatic, jagged horizon to the south while flying over Occitanie.
Sauternes Vineyards
During the descent into Bordeaux, the landscape transforms into a patchwork of world-renowned golden-wine estates.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you for the best photography of the Corsican coast. In autumn, the Pyrenees peaks start to show snow, providing a sharp contrast against the southern French plains. Watch for the Garonne River which will guide your approach into Mérignac.
Calvi Citadel
A stunning bird's-eye view of the historic Genoese fortress and the crescent-shaped bay immediately upon departure.
Cévennes National Park
Views of the wild, forested mountain ridges and deep valleys of the eastern Massif Central as you head west.
Toulouse 'Pink City'
See the sprawling aerospace hub and the terracotta-roofed center of Toulouse bisected by the Garonne River.
Saint-Émilion
As the plane banks for arrival, look for the UNESCO-listed limestone plateau and dense vine coverage of the Right Bank.
Bordeaux Cityscape
Depending on the wind direction, you may get a direct view of the Place de la Bourse and the curved Garonne waterfront.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side, reducing glare. If the flight path takes a northern loop for landing, you might catch a glimpse of the Médoc peninsula and the Atlantic estuary to the far right.
Distance: 806 km (501 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: CLY (42.52444439999999, 8.793055599999999)
Arrival: BOD (44.8283004761, -0.7155560255050001)
Route Type: Domestic
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