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MXP → BOD
Which side of the plane to sit from Malpensa International Airport (Milano) to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (Bordeaux)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the Mont Blanc massif shortly after takeoff and the unique volcanic landscape of the Chaîne des Puys during the mid-flight cruise.
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Mont Blanc
Western Europe's highest peak is often visible to the north shortly after clearing the initial climb from Milan.
Vanoise National Park
Look down at the expansive snowfields and jagged ridges of France's first national park.
Lyon Metropole
The historic city at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers is a major landmark mid-route.
Chaîne des Puys
A UNESCO-listed string of dormant volcanic cones, including the prominent Puy de Dôme near Clermont-Ferrand.
Saint-Émilion Vineyards
The geometric patterns of world-class vineyards become clear as the aircraft aligns for the Bordeaux runway.
Keep your camera ready within the first 15 minutes of flight for the best views of the High Alps. The volcanic landscape of Auvergne is most distinct in the midday sun when shadows define the craters. Sit forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion over the mountains.
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View the iconic pyramid shape of Monviso, the highest peak in this sector of the Western Alps.
Écrins National Park
The rugged, glacier-scarred peaks of the Barre des Écrins dominate the horizon to the south.
Rhône River
Observe the wide blue ribbon of the Rhône as the flight crosses from the Alps into central France.
Cévennes Mountains
The wild, forested slopes of the southern Massif Central provide a dramatic green contrast.
Garonne Basin
The winding Garonne river and historic chateaux appear during the final descent into Bordeaux.
Choose this side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you, illuminating the alpine glaciers. On exceptionally clear days, look far south to spot the faint outline of the Pyrenees mountain range along the Spanish border.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 744 km (462 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min
Departure: MXP (45.6306, 8.728110000000001)
Arrival: BOD (44.8283004761, -0.7155560255050001)
Route Type: International
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