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MLE → MXP
Which side of the plane to sit from Malé International Airport (Male) to Malpensa International Airport (Milano)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks including the Suez Canal, the lush Nile Delta, and a spectacular approach toward the Italian Alps.
Malé City
A dense urban island contrast against the vast Indian Ocean during the initial climb.
Al Hajar Mountains
The sharp, barren peaks of Oman provide a dramatic landscape as you enter the Arabian Peninsula.
Suez Canal
Spot the thin ribbon of water and cargo ships transiting between the Red Sea and Mediterranean.
Nile Delta
The striking boundary where the lush green vegetation of the delta meets the stark Egyptian desert.
Central Italy
Views of the Apennine Mountains and the rolling hills of Tuscany as you fly north toward Milan.
The Italian Alps
Panoramic views of the snow-capped Alpine peaks during the descent into Malpensa airport.
The right side is ideal for avoiding direct sunlight while flying northwest. Look out for the Suez Canal approximately 5-6 hours into the flight. The approach into Malpensa often provides a stunning panorama of the Alps from this side, especially on clear mornings.
Maldives Atolls
Crystal clear turquoise lagoons and coral rings visible shortly after takeoff from Malé.
Arabian Sea
Vast deep blue waters transition into the rugged southern coastline of the Arabian Peninsula.
Rub' al Khali
The 'Empty Quarter' features immense orange sand dunes stretching across the Saudi Arabian horizon.
Red Sea Coast
Deep blue waters contrasted against the harsh, jagged mountains of the Egyptian and Sudanese coast.
Sardinia and Corsica
Aerial views of the rugged coastlines and turquoise bays of these Mediterranean islands if on a western corridor.
Choose the left side for dramatic sunset views over the Sahara and Mediterranean. This side is also better for spotting the southern atolls if your flight path takes a more southerly departure route. Be aware of the sun's glare during the middle of the day.
Distance: 7,735 km (4,806 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 6 min
Departure: MLE (4.1918301582336435, 73.52909851074219)
Arrival: MXP (45.6306, 8.728110000000001)
Route Type: International
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