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FAO → SEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Faro Airport (Faro) to Southend Airport (Southend)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a diverse visual palette, from the intricate lagoons of the Algarve to the jagged Picos de Europa mountains and a perfect perspective of the Thames Estuary landmarks on descent.
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Ria Formosa
A bird's-eye view of the stunning labyrinth of islands, sandbars, and channels in the Algarve immediately after takeoff.
Cantabrian Mountains
Dramatic views of the Picos de Europa range's limestone peaks as the flight leaves the Spanish mainland.
French Heartland
Meandering rivers like the Loire and the patchwork fields of rural France as you fly over the Pays de la Loire region.
White Cliffs
Iconic views of the Dover coastline and Kentish cliffs as the plane makes landfall in the United Kingdom.
Thames Estuary
The industrial and natural beauty of the Thames, including the Tilbury Docks and the massive QEII Bridge.
Southend Pier
A clear view of the world's longest pleasure pier stretching nearly 1.3 miles into the estuary on final approach.
The departure from Faro often turns east or north immediately; the right side captures the Ria Formosa park best. On arrival at Southend, the right side usually provides views of the famous pier and the London skyline in the far distance. Front-row seats are recommended to avoid wing obstruction of the Spanish mountains, which are particularly beautiful when snow-capped in winter.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Sweeping views of the wild Portuguese and Spanish western coastlines as you head north towards the Bay of Biscay.
Brittany Coast
The rugged, rocky shores of western France and its numerous offshore islands visible during the cross-channel transition.
English Channel
Dense clusters of cargo ships navigating one of the world's busiest maritime passages between France and England.
Norman Landscapes
The green, bocage countryside of Normandy and the Cotentin Peninsula appearing as the plane crosses into the Channel.
Sit on the left for spectacular sunset views over the Atlantic during late-afternoon departures. Keep an eye out for the Channel Islands if the flight path tracks slightly west. Morning flights offer soft, side-lit lighting on the French countryside.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 1,756 km (1,091 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: FAO (37.0144004822, -7.965909957889999)
Arrival: SEN (51.5713996887207, 0.6955559849739075)
Route Type: International
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