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NDR → MPL
Which side of the plane to sit from Nador International Airport (El Aroui) to Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (Montpellier)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the Spanish Mediterranean coastline, including the city of Valencia, the unique Ebro Delta, and the dramatic approach into Montpellier over the Camargue wetlands.
Alboran Sea
Initial climb out of Nador provides expansive views of the turquoise waters where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic currents.
Valencia Coastline
Cruising past the Spanish Levante, you can spot the massive port of Valencia and the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences.
Ebro Delta
A striking geographic feature where the Ebro river creates a large, bird-shaped wetland jutting into the sea.
Montserrat Massif
Inland from Barcelona, the jagged, saw-toothed peaks of Montserrat are often visible against the Spanish horizon.
Petite Camargue
During the descent into MPL, witness the mosaic of lagoons and salt marshes typical of the Gard and Hérault regions.
Sit on the left (seats A/C) for the best views of the Iberian coastline. If flying in the afternoon, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent saturation for photos of the Ebro Delta. Look for the distant Pyrenees on clear days as you transition from Spanish to French airspace.
Balearic Islands
On clear days, the distant silhouettes of Ibiza and Mallorca can be spotted emerging from the Mediterranean horizon.
Costa Brava
Views of the rugged Catalonian coast where the mountains meet the sea in a series of cliffs and hidden coves.
Gulf of Lion
The final cruise segment over the vast gulf, often dotted with cargo ships heading toward Marseille or Sète.
Salt Pans
Just before touchdown, look for the vibrant pink and white rectangles of the coastal salt evaporation ponds.
MPL Approach
A low-altitude view of the coastline of Palavas-les-Flots and the Mediterranean beaches immediately preceding the runway.
The right side (seats D/F) is ideal for those who enjoy the deep blue hues of the open Mediterranean. Expect significant glare during morning flights as the sun rises over the sea. This side is particularly scenic during the final 10 minutes of flight when crossing the coastline into Montpellier.
Distance: 1,128 km (701 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: NDR (34.988800048799995, -3.0282099247000005)
Arrival: MPL (43.57619857788086, 3.96301007270813)
Route Type: International
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