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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers a more dramatic scenic progression, featuring the crossing of the Pyrenees, the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada in southern Spain, and the rugged entry into the Rif Mountains of Morocco.

Right Side Highlights
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Ardennes Edge

The lush, forested fringes of the Belgian and French border area during the initial climb.

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Pyrenees Mountains

A spectacular crossing of the snow-capped border between France and Spain.

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Castilian Plateaus

The vast, golden-brown high plains of central Spain dotted with ancient towns.

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Sierra Nevada

Views of mainland Spain's highest peaks, including Mulhacén, often snow-covered until late spring.

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Alboran Sea

The narrow stretch of the Mediterranean where the European and African continents meet.

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Rif Mountains

The dramatic, rugged greenery of the North African peaks as you enter Moroccan airspace.

The right side is premier for mountain lovers. For the best photography of the Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada, a morning flight is ideal as the sun will be behind the aircraft. During the descent into Nador, look for the Spanish enclave of Melilla nestled on the coastline just west of the flight path.

Left Side Highlights
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Sambre Valley

Industrial landscapes and historic mining towns of southern Belgium shortly after takeoff.

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Champagne Region

Rolling hills and vast vineyards of the Grand Est region in France.

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Gulf of Lion

The sweeping curve of the French Mediterranean coastline near Montpellier and Perpignan.

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Montserrat

Distinctive multi-peaked mountain range near Barcelona visible during the Spanish transit.

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Balearic Horizon

Faint views of Ibiza and Formentera emerging from the Mediterranean blue to the east.

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Mar Chica Lagoon

The stunning saltwater lagoon of Nador, also known as Sebkha bou Areg, during final descent.

Choose the left side for an afternoon flight to avoid the direct glare of the sun. The highlight is the approach into Nador, where you get a clear view of the city's unique coastal lagoon. Keep an eye out for the distant silhouette of the French Alps when cruising over central France.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,823 km (1,133 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 26 min

Departure: CRL (50.459202000000005, 4.4538199999999994)

Arrival: NDR (34.988800048799995, -3.0282099247000005)

Route Type: International

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