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8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a superior view of the sprawling city of Valencia and the distinct geometric rice paddies of the Albufera Nature Park, alongside the southern Balearic coast.

Left Side Highlights
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Menorca South Coves

Glimpse the famous white-sand calas of Menorca including Cala Galdana during the initial climb out.

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Palma de Mallorca

Wide views of the Bay of Palma and the southern coastline of the largest Balearic island as you cross the sea.

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Valencia Cityscape

Spot the City of Arts and Sciences' futuristic white structures during the transition from sea to land.

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L'Albufera Lake

The massive freshwater lagoon and surrounding green rice fields are highly visible south of Valencia city.

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Serranía de Cuenca

Observe the unique rock formations and deep canyons of the Castilian plateau during the mid-flight cruise phase.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. Watch for the sharp contrast between the blue Mediterranean and the green Albufera lake about midway through the flight. During the descent into Madrid, you may see the Tajo river valley depending on the landing pattern.

Right Side Highlights
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Serra de Tramuntana

View the dramatic, jagged UNESCO mountain range running along the northern spine of Mallorca island.

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Peñíscola

See the historic walled town and castle sitting on a rocky peninsula if the route takes a slightly northern track.

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Ebro Delta

On clear days with a northern flight path, the distinct bird-beak shape of the Ebro river delta is visible to the north.

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Sistema Ibérico

Cross over the rugged terrain of the Javalambre and Gúdar mountains in the Aragon region.

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Jarama Circuit

Look for the famous racing track and the urbanization of San Sebastián de los Reyes on final approach to MAD.

The right side is excellent for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side, preventing glare. This side offers a more mountainous perspective of the Spanish mainland. Keep an eye out for the Henares river valley as the plane aligns with the Madrid-Barajas runways.

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Route Information

Distance: 664 km (413 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min

Departure: MAH (39.86259841918945, 4.2186498641967765)

Arrival: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)

Route Type: Domestic

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