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EIN → ALC
Which side of the plane to sit from Eindhoven Airport (Eindhoven) to Alicante International Airport (Alicante)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most scenic transition from the green fields of the Benelux to the deep blue Mediterranean, featuring views of the Eastern Pyrenees and the Spanish coastline.
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Belgian Lowlands
View the intricate network of canals and dense urban clusters of Belgium shortly after takeoff.
Massif Central
Observe the unique volcanic landscape and rugged plateaus of central France.
Eastern Pyrenees
Crossing the border into Spain offers views of the sharp, snow-dusted peaks of the Pyrenees range.
Costa Brava
Enjoy the first glimpse of the turquoise Mediterranean Sea as the flight reaches the Spanish coast.
Barcelona Glimpse
Depending on the path, the sprawling metropolis of Barcelona may be visible along the coastline.
Torrevieja Salt Lakes
Distinct pink and green salt lakes near the coast become visible during the final descent.
For the best lighting, opt for a morning flight to have the sun behind you. During the final 20 minutes, watch for the shift from deep blue sea to the white sandy beaches of the Costa Blanca. If the plane lands from the north, you will have an excellent view of the Santa Pola cape.
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Parisian Basin
On clear days, the outer edges of Paris and its distinctive urban layout can be spotted to the west.
Loire Valley
The winding Loire River and its surrounding historic landscapes are visible during the cruise over France.
Central Pyrenees
Aerial views of the higher, more rugged central portion of the mountain border.
Spanish Meseta
The vast, arid, ochre-colored plateau of inland Spain provides a stark contrast to the coast.
Sierra de Aitana
Impressive limestone mountain ridges that dominate the landscape just north of Alicante airport.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Spanish interior. Keep your window shade open as you cross into Spain to see the dramatic change in soil color and terrain texture. Expect bumpy air over the mountains if flying during the hot afternoon.
Book Hotels in AlicanteDistance: 1,536 km (954 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 3 min
Departure: EIN (51.4500999451, 5.374529838559999)
Arrival: ALC (38.28219985961914, -0.5581560134887695)
Route Type: International
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