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MAD → SVQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Sevilla Airport (Sevilla)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the rugged Montes de Toledo and the unique biodiversity of Cabañeros National Park, providing a more diverse topographical experience compared to the flatter eastern plains.
Montes de Toledo
Ancient and weathered mountain ridges that offer dramatic shadows and textures from the air.
Cabañeros National Park
A massive protected area often called the Spanish Serengeti, featuring rare Mediterranean forests and plains.
Guadiana Basin Reservoirs
Deep blue bodies of water like Cijara and Garcia Sola that stand out vividly against the tawny landscape.
Sierra Norte de Sevilla
Rolling hills covered in dehesas (oak pastures) which are characteristic of the northern Seville province.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon or sunset flights, as the sun sets toward the west over the Extremadura border. Watch for the 'rañas', which are unique flat-topped sedimentary formations in the valleys of Cabañeros.
Aranjuez
View of the Tagus river winding around the historic Royal Palace and its expansive gardens shortly after takeoff.
La Mancha Plains
The iconic flat agricultural landscapes of central Spain, famous for the windmills of Don Quixote.
Sierra Morena
The craggy mountain barrier that historically separated the Meseta from the Andalusian region.
Guadalquivir Valley
The lush green river basin that provides a stark contrast to the drier uplands as you approach Seville.
Sit on the left for morning flights to minimize sun glare and capture the morning light hitting the olive groves. Look for the white-washed villages of the Sierra Morena foothills during the descent phase.
Distance: 395 km (245 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: SVQ (37.41799926757813, -5.8931097984313965)
Route Type: Domestic
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