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EMA → FAO
Which side of the plane to sit from East Midlands Airport (East Midlands) to Faro Airport (Faro)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Atlantic coastline, the dramatic mountain ranges of Northern Spain, and a superior perspective of the Ria Formosa lagoons during the final descent into Faro.
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Atlantic Horizon
Vast ocean vistas where the English Channel merges into the deep blue of the North Atlantic.
Brittany Peninsula
The rugged, jagged granite coastline of northwest France, featuring numerous islands and inlets.
Picos de Europa
The jagged limestone massifs of the Cantabrian Mountains in Northern Spain, frequently topped with snow.
Portuguese Coast
Dramatic cliff formations and hidden sandy coves along the Alentejo and Vicentine Coast.
Ria Formosa
The stunning network of barrier islands, turquoise lagoons, and salt pans just before touching down in Faro.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. It provides the most iconic view of the Ria Formosa Nature Park during the descent. For photography, the transition from the deep blue Atlantic to the white sands of the Algarve is best captured from this side.
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English Heartland
Aerial views of the Midlands and the rolling green hills of the South West as you head toward the coast.
The Solent
The busy maritime stretch separating the UK mainland from the Isle of Wight, often filled with ferries and yachts.
Aquitaine Basin
The expansive vineyards and river systems of Western France, including the Garonne and Dordogne.
Iberian Interior
The sun-drenched, ochre-colored plains of central Spain and the Alentejo region of Portugal.
Sit on the left for early morning flights to see the sunrise over the French countryside. During the final approach to Runway 28, the left side looks inland toward the hills of Monchique and the red soils of the Algarve's agricultural zones.
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Get eSIMs for PortugalDistance: 1,833 km (1,139 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 27 min
Departure: EMA (52.8311004639, -1.32806003094)
Arrival: FAO (37.0144004822, -7.965909957889999)
Route Type: International
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