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NTE → VLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Nantes Atlantique Airport (Nantes) to Valencia Airport (Valencia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior combination of the French Atlantic coastline, the Gironde Estuary, and a panoramic view of the Mediterranean coast and Valencia harbor during the descent.
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Atlantic Islands
Clear views of the Île de Ré, Île d'Oléron, and the coastline of the Bay of Biscay.
Gironde Estuary
The massive confluence of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers near the famous Bordeaux wine regions.
Western Pyrenees
The scenic transition from the green, rolling hills of the Basque Country into the high mountains.
Costa del Azahar
The sparkling Mediterranean coastline stretching from Castellón down towards the Valencia gulf.
Port of Valencia
Sweeping views of one of the Mediterranean's largest container ports and the nearby Albufera wetlands.
An afternoon flight is ideal for the right side to keep the sun behind the plane, illuminating the French coast and the Mediterranean perfectly. Watch for the 'Fort Boyard' stone fortification between the French islands shortly after departure.
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Loire Valley
Immediate views of the southern Loire region and the rural landscapes of western France after takeoff.
Central Pyrenees
Aerial perspective of the high, often snow-capped peaks of the border between France and Spain.
Aragon Plateau
The dramatic, semi-arid terracotta-colored terrain and canyons of the Ebro Valley region.
Valencia Cityscape
Detailed views of the city's urban grid and the iconic City of Arts and Sciences during the final descent.
Sit on this side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the Pyrenean peaks. It provides the best view of the inland Spanish mountain ranges like the Sistema Ibérico before arriving in Valencia.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 857 km (533 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: NTE (47.15319824220001, -1.61073005199)
Arrival: VLC (39.4893, -0.481625)
Route Type: International
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