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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior variety of terrain, featuring the rugged Cantabrian Mountains of Spain, the winding Loire Valley, and a high probability of spotting the Paris metropolitan area before descending into Belgium.

Right Side Highlights
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Picos de Europa

Spectacular views of the jagged, often snow-capped limestone peaks in the Cantabrian Mountains of Northern Spain.

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Loire Valley

The 'Garden of France' is visible below, featuring the winding Loire River and glimpses of historic French countryside.

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Paris Basin

Depending on the specific ATC routing, the sprawling lights and geometry of Paris are often visible to the East.

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Ardennes Foothills

The landscape transitions into the lush, rolling green hills of the southern Belgian border regions.

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Sambre-et-Meuse Valley

Views of the industrial heritage of Wallonia, including old mines and canals, as you approach Charleroi.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. Watch closely about 50-60 minutes into the flight for the Spanish mountain ranges. As you enter French airspace, look for the silver ribbon of the Loire River. For the best view of the Belgian landscape, keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing at CRL.

Left Side Highlights
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Algarve Coastline

Dramatic views of the golden limestone cliffs and turquoise waters of Southern Portugal immediately after takeoff.

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Atlantic Horizon

Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean, particularly stunning during evening flights as the sun sets over the water.

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Bay of Biscay

A vast expanse of sea as the flight crosses from the northern Spanish coast toward the western shores of France.

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Île d'Oléron

A clear view of the large French island and its iconic bridge connecting it to the mainland near La Rochelle.

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Loire Estuary

The point where the Loire River meets the Atlantic, often visible as the plane tracks north over the Vendée region.

Choose the left side for afternoon or evening flights to experience a magnificent sunset over the Atlantic. This side is also better for viewing the coastal geometry of the French Atlantic seaboard. Keep your window shade down during the middle of the flight if you want to avoid direct glare from the western sun.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,792 km (1,113 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 23 min

Departure: FAO (37.0144004822, -7.965909957889999)

Arrival: CRL (50.459202000000005, 4.4538199999999994)

Route Type: International

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