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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Alpine peaks and the vibrant blue Mediterranean coastline as the flight descends toward the Costa Blanca.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Moscow Suburbs

Aerial views of the sprawling southern Moscow outskirts and the Moskva River immediately after takeoff from DME.

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Tyrolean Alps

Spectacular views of the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Austrian and Italian Alps during the mid-flight cruise.

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Mediterranean Horizon

As the plane crosses southern France, the vast blue expanse of the Gulf of Lion opens up to the south.

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Costa Brava

Distant views of the rugged Catalan coastline and the city of Barcelona as the flight tracks south along the Spanish coast.

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Alicante Shoreline

Clear views of the Mediterranean beaches and the city of Alicante during the final approach into ALC airport.

Sit on the left side during morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography of the Alps. This side is also superior for spotting the turquoise waters of the Balearic Sea during the descent.

Right Side Highlights
7.4
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Eastern European Plains

Vast stretches of Belarusian and Polish forests and agricultural mosaics that dominate the first half of the journey.

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Central Swiss Alps

Depending on the specific airway, a chance to spot major peaks like Mont Blanc or the Matterhorn to the south-west.

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Massif Central

The unique volcanic landscapes and high plateaus of south-central France are visible before crossing into Spain.

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Pyrenees Mountains

Rugged views of the natural border between France and Spain, often visible if the flight path takes a more inland route.

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Spanish Meseta

The arid, golden landscapes of the Spanish interior and small hilltop villages during the initial descent.

The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the European continent. It offers a better view of the mountainous interior of Spain if the approach to ALC comes from the north-west.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,425 km (2,128 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 2 min

Departure: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)

Arrival: ALC (38.28219985961914, -0.5581560134887695)

Route Type: International

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