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MJV → MAD
Which side of the plane to sit from San Javier Airport (Murcia) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of the Mar Menor lagoon and the La Manga sandspit immediately after takeoff, followed by the deep blue reservoirs of central Spain.
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Mar Menor & La Manga
The iconic saltwater lagoon and the thin 22km strip of land separating it from the Mediterranean Sea.
Albacete Plains
The geometric 'patchwork quilt' of the high Spanish Meseta, showing diverse agricultural patterns.
Embalse de Alarcón
A massive turquoise reservoir on the Júcar River with dramatic limestone shores.
Barajas T4
An excellent view of the award-winning architecture of Madrid Airport's Terminal 4 during the final taxi.
Morning flights are ideal to avoid the sun's glare. Be ready with your camera immediately after departure from MJV, as the Mar Menor is the highlight of the trip and appears within the first 3 minutes of flight.
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Sierra de Espuña
A dense green mountainous region in Murcia that stands out against the more arid surrounding landscape.
La Mancha Vineyards
Aerial patterns of the vast vineyards near Valdepeñas, famous for Spanish red wine production.
Madrid Skyline
On approach, views of the southern metropolitan area and the Cuatro Torres Business Area in the distance.
Getafe Air Base
A clear view of one of Spain's most important military and industrial aviation hubs south of the capital.
Sit on the left for evening flights to enjoy the sunset over the Castilian plateau. During the descent, this side typically offers a better view of the city center if the flight enters from the south.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 382 km (237 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 38 min
Departure: MJV (37.775001525878906, -0.8123890161514282)
Arrival: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Route Type: Domestic
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