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NRN → ALC
Which side of the plane to sit from Weeze Airport (Weeze) to Alicante International Airport (Alicante)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more dramatic perspective of the Pyrenees mountain crossing and the rugged, semi-arid landscapes of the Spanish interior as you descend into Alicante.
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Loire Valley
View the winding rivers and fertile agricultural plains of central France, famous for its historic chateaus.
Pyrenees Mountains
A spectacular crossing of the snow-capped border between France and Spain, featuring jagged 3,000-meter peaks.
Ebro Valley
The wide Ebro river basin provides a patch-work of irrigated fields contrasted against the surrounding dry terrain.
Teruel Badlands
Observe the unique, reddish geological formations and deep ravines of the Aragon region in eastern Spain.
Alicante Hinterland
A stark landscape of limestone ridges and dry valleys as the aircraft begins its final descent into ALC airport.
The right side is the clear winner for mountain lovers, offering the best angle of the Pyrenees about midway through the flight. During the afternoon, be prepared for bright sunlight on this side. During landing, this side often sees the dramatic Sierra de Fontcalent mountain just before touchdown.
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Ardennes Forest
Dense green woodlands and rolling hills visible shortly after takeoff over the Belgium-Luxembourg border area.
Massif Central
An ancient upland region in central France featuring extinct volcanic peaks and deep river gorges.
Golfe du Lion
The blue expanse of the Mediterranean Sea becomes visible as the plane exits French airspace.
Barcelona Coastline
On clear days, the distant skyline of Barcelona and its sprawling urban beaches can be spotted to the east.
Costa Blanca
The final approach offers views of the Mediterranean coastline and the salt lakes near Torrevieja.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. This side is ideal for spotting the shimmering Mediterranean coastline and the Balearic Sea during the final third of the journey. In winter, look for the snow on the higher peaks of the Massif Central.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 1,571 km (976 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: NRN (51.6024017334, 6.14216995239)
Arrival: ALC (38.28219985961914, -0.5581560134887695)
Route Type: International
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