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NWI → MLA
Which side of the plane to sit from Norwich International Airport (Norwich) to Malta International Airport (Malta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the central Swiss Alps and a front-row seat to the magnificent Mount Etna during the descent into Malta.
Benelux Coastline
View the intricate Dutch and Belgian deltas and the busy ports of the Low Countries after crossing the North Sea.
Central Swiss Alps
Spectacular views of high-altitude peaks including the Jungfrau region and the snow-capped Bernese Oberland.
Italian Apennines
The rugged 'spine' of Italy, stretching down the peninsula with views of remote mountain villages.
Mount Etna
Europe's most active volcano is often clearly visible on the left as you pass eastern Sicily during descent.
Grand Harbour
On the final approach to Luqa, the left side typically gets the iconic view of Valletta's fortified skyline.
Book a window seat well in front of the wing for unobstructed views of Mount Etna. On morning flights, this side will be away from the direct sun once the plane turns south, providing better lighting for photography of the Alps.
English Channel
Look back toward the White Cliffs of Dover and the dense shipping lanes of the world's busiest waterway.
Mont Blanc massif
Depending on the specific airway, the highest peak in Western Europe may be visible in the distance to the south.
Tuscan Archipelago
Clear views of the Italian coastline, including the islands of Elba and Montecristo in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Aeolian Islands
Spot the volcanic chain north of Sicily, including the perfectly conical and active Stromboli volcano.
Gozo and Comino
As the plane nears Malta, you will see the turquoise waters of the Blue Lagoon and the rugged cliffs of the sister islands.
The right side is the 'sunset side' for evening flights, offering beautiful Mediterranean horizons. It also offers the best view of the smaller Maltese islands (Gozo and Comino) just minutes before touchdown.
Distance: 2,137 km (1,328 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 51 min
Departure: NWI (52.675800323500006, 1.28278005123)
Arrival: MLA (35.857498, 14.4775)
Route Type: International
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