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FEZ → BCN
Which side of the plane to sit from Saïss Airport (Fes) to Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the diverse landscapes, ranging from the Rif Mountains in Morocco to the stunning Spanish Mediterranean coastline and the snow-capped Sierra Nevada.
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Rif Mountains
Rugged and green mountain ranges of northern Morocco visible shortly after takeoff from Fes.
Sierra Nevada
The highest peaks of mainland Spain, often snow-capped, providing a dramatic backdrop near Granada.
Valencia Cityscape
A clear view of the City of Arts and Sciences and the Turia Gardens as the flight follows the coast north.
Costa Blanca
The famous white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Alicante region.
Montserrat Massif
The unique, multi-peaked serrated mountain range visible during the descent into Barcelona.
Sit on the left for the best land views. Choose a seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photography of the Spanish coast. Look for the Ebro Delta, a distinctive triangle of land extending into the sea, about 20 minutes before landing.
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Alboran Sea
The westernmost element of the Mediterranean Sea, offering deep blue vistas and passing cargo ships.
Cabo de Gata
The volcanic rock formations and wild beaches of Almeria's protected natural park.
Balearic Islands
On clear days, the silhouettes of Ibiza and Formentera may be visible on the eastern horizon.
Port of Barcelona
Detailed views of the Mediterranean's largest cruise and container port during final approach.
W Barcelona
The iconic sail-shaped hotel marks the beginning of the Barceloneta beach as you land.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Mediterranean. During the final approach into BCN (usually Runway 25R), this side provides a stunning panoramic view of the Barcelona shoreline and the Mediterranean horizon. Keep an eye out for high-altitude contrails from other transcontinental traffic over the sea.
Book Hotels in BarcelonaDistance: 1,028 km (639 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: FEZ (33.927299499499995, -4.977960109709999)
Arrival: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Route Type: International
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