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MAD → MVD
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (Montevideo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers superior views of the Iberian Peninsula upon departure, a potential glimpse of the Canary Islands, and the most dramatic approach into Montevideo featuring the vast Rio de la Plata estuary and the city skyline.
Portuguese Coastline
Views of the southwestern tip of the Iberian Peninsula as the aircraft heads out over the Atlantic.
Canary Islands
On clear days with a westerly flight path, look for the volcanic peaks of Tenerife or Gran Canaria.
South American Hubs
Distant glittering lights of Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo depending on the specific oceanic track taken.
Rio de la Plata
The massive, silty brown estuary where the Paraná and Uruguay rivers meet the sea, marking the approach to MVD.
Montevideo Skyline
Direct views of the 'Cerro de Montevideo' and the downtown skyline during the final approach pattern.
The right side is best for sunset views shortly after leaving Madrid. During the final 30 minutes of the flight, keep your window shade up to see the distinct color change in the water as you enter the Rio de la Plata. If the plane circles from the west, you may even see Buenos Aires across the river.
Central System Mountains
Aerial views of the Sierra de Gredos and southern Spanish plains shortly after takeoff from Madrid.
Atlantic Sunrise
A breathtaking sunrise over the open ocean as the aircraft crosses the Equator toward the Southern Hemisphere.
Brazilian Northeast
Distances views of the emerald coastlines near Recife and Salvador as the flight tracks south.
Rocha Lagoons
The unique coastal lagoons and pristine beaches of eastern Uruguay during the initial descent.
South Atlantic Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Atlantic and distinct tropical cloud formations.
Sit on the left for the best sunrise views over the ocean during the mid-portion of the flight. For the arrival, this side is ideal for spotting the large coastal lagoons of Uruguay, like Laguna de Rocha, before the final turn toward MVD.
Distance: 9,947 km (6,181 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 42 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: MVD (-34.838402, -56.0308)
Route Type: International
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