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LGW → PMI
Which side of the plane to sit from London Gatwick Airport (London) to Palma De Mallorca Airport (Palma de Mallorca)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the central Pyrenees mountain range and an iconic perspective of the Palma city skyline and the La Seu Cathedral during the final approach into Mallorca.
English Channel
Views of the busy shipping lanes of the Channel and the French coastal town of Dieppe or Le Havre.
Loire Valley
Aerial views of France's longest river and the patchwork of vineyards and chateaus in central France.
Central Pyrenees
Spectacular views of the highest snow-capped peaks of the Pyrenees, including Aneto, the highest point of the range.
Palma Cathedral
The world-famous Gothic cathedral (La Seu) and the harbor are often clearly visible on the right during the final approach into PMI.
Bay of Palma
Golden beaches and turquoise waters of the southern coast of Mallorca just before touchdown.
The right side is the 'money side' for the landing. If the wind is blowing from the west (typical), the plane will loop around the bay, giving passengers on the right an unobstructed view of the cathedral and the historic center of Palma.
South Downs
Lush green rolling hills and chalk escarpments of the South Downs National Park immediately after departure from Gatwick.
Parisian Outskirts
On clear days, the urban sprawl and the winding Seine River are visible as the flight traverses Northern France.
Eastern Pyrenees
Dramatic views of the jagged peaks near the French-Spanish border as the aircraft begins its descent towards the Mediterranean.
Costa Brava Coastline
A glimpse of the rugged 'Wild Coast' of Catalonia and the Gulf of Roses before heading out over the sea.
Serra de Tramuntana
Mallorca's UNESCO World Heritage mountain range is visible on the left if the aircraft approaches from the north of the island.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides a great perspective of the French countryside and the initial glimpse of the Balearic coastline. Keep an eye out for the Alps in the far distance on exceptionally clear days.
Distance: 1,309 km (813 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 45 min
Departure: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Arrival: PMI (39.551700592, 2.73881006241)
Route Type: International
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