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EMA → LEI
Which side of the plane to sit from East Midlands Airport (East Midlands) to Almería International Airport (Almeria)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views during the final descent, showcasing the stark contrast between the Mediterranean Sea and the volcanic cliffs of Cabo de Gata, alongside better views of the Pyrenees crossing.
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The English Channel
Aerial view of the busy shipping lanes between the South Coast of England and Normandy.
Loire Valley
The winding Loire River and the dense patches of historic forests in central France.
Central Pyrenees
Dramatic snow-capped peaks as the flight crosses the border from France into Spain.
Madrid Skyline
Depending on the specific airway, the distant skyscrapers and urban sprawl of the Spanish capital.
Tabernas Desert
The unique, arid 'badlands' landscape of Europe's only true desert just north of Almería.
Cabo de Gata
The pristine coastline and turquoise waters of the Natural Park during the final approach into LEI.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh afternoon sun. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing to capture the intense contrast of the red desert earth against the deep blue Mediterranean. This side is also best for spotting the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains in the distance as you enter Andalusia.
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Landes Forest
The massive, geometric maritime pine forest of southwestern France, the largest of its kind in Europe.
Bordeaux Region
The sprawling vineyards and the Garonne River snaking through the French countryside.
Western Pyrenees
The transition from the green Basque hills to the rugged high-altitude terrain.
The Spanish Meseta
The vast, golden high plateau of central Spain, dotted with remote agricultural villages.
Almería City & Alcazaba
A bird's-eye view of the historic Moorish fortress and the city port just before touchdown.
Choose the right side for evening flights to catch spectacular sunsets over the Atlantic coast of France and the Bay of Biscay. On the final descent, if the plane approaches from the west, you will get a direct view of the Alcazaba of Almería, one of the largest medieval Moorish fortresses in Spain.
Book Hotels in AlmeriaDistance: 1,780 km (1,106 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 22 min
Departure: EMA (52.8311004639, -1.32806003094)
Arrival: LEI (36.84389877319336, -2.3701000213623047)
Route Type: International
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