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GRQ → GRO
Which side of the plane to sit from Eelde Airport (Groningen) to Girona Airport (Gerona)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more consistent panoramic view of the French interior, the winding Loire River, and a spectacular perpendicular crossing of the central Pyrenees mountains before descending into Catalonia.
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Dutch Delta
The intricate network of rivers and dikes in the southern Netherlands.
Paris Basin
The vast urban sprawl surrounding the French capital is often visible to the west.
Loire Valley
Crossing the longest river in France, dotted with historic chateaus.
Pyrenees Main Range
Dramatic aerial views of the high peaks forming the natural border between France and Spain.
Catalan Hinterland
The rugged, wooded hills of northern Catalonia just before landing at GRO.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun moves west, illuminating the Pyrenees beautifully. Choose a seat ahead of the wing to get an unobstructed view of the mountain crossing, which is the highlight of this route. Keep an eye out for the Garonne river earlier in the flight.
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Ardennes Forest
Dense green rolling hills across the Belgian-French border region.
Champagne Vineyards
The geometric patterns of the famous French vineyards around Reims.
Distant French Alps
On very clear days, the high snow-capped peaks of the Alps are visible on the far horizon.
Massif Central
The eastern edge of France's ancient volcanic highland region.
Mediterranean Coastline
A stunning view of the blue Mediterranean as the plane turns for its final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. As you approach Girona, look forward to see the 'Golfe du Lion' coastline. This side is also superior for spotting the eastern Pyrenees peaks like Pic du Canigou during the descent.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 1,280 km (795 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: GRQ (53.1197013855, 6.579440116880001)
Arrival: GRO (41.901000976999995, 2.7605500221)
Route Type: International
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