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MLA → BEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Malta International Airport (Malta) to Benina International Airport (Benghazi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a superior vantage point for viewing the rugged Maltese cliffs upon departure and the Benghazi urban coastline during the final approach.
Filfla Islet
A striking, flat-topped limestone islet located about 5km south of Malta, strictly preserved as a bird sanctuary.
Benghazi Waterfront
Excellent views of the city's port area, the corniche, and the distinctive urban architecture of Libya's second-largest city.
Gulf of Sidra
The massive curve of the Libyan coastline stretching westward, often punctuated by industrial shipping near the coast.
Sabkha al-Kuz
Large coastal salt marshes and hypersaline lagoons that appear as shimmering white or gray patches near the city.
The right side is prime for evening arrivals, as the setting sun reflects off the Mediterranean and the Benghazi skyline. During the descent into Benina, keep your camera ready for the contrast between the Mediterranean blue and the arid desert landscape.
Marsaxlokk Bay
A clear view of Malta's largest fishing village and the colorful traditional Luzzu boats dotting the turquoise harbor.
The Deep Mediterranean
Vast stretches of azure waters where the sea transitions from the shallow shelf of Malta to the deep Libyan basin.
Jebel Akhdar Foothills
The eastern horizon reveals the beginning of the 'Green Mountain' range, a rare fertile upland in the North African landscape.
Benina Rural Plains
Views of the agricultural outskirts and olive groves that characterize the inland approach to the airport.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is also better if the flight path swings wide to the east, offering distant views of the Cyrenaica plateau. Look for the Delimara Point lighthouse immediately after takeoff from MLA.
Distance: 678 km (421 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min
Departure: MLA (35.857498, 14.4775)
Arrival: BEN (32.096801757799994, 20.2695007324)
Route Type: International
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