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NYO β†’ MLA

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior perspective of the Eastern Alps, the Adriatic coastline, and typically provides the best view of the Maltese islands during the final descent.

Left Side Highlights
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Baltic Archipelago

View the intricate network of islands and coastal inlets as you depart from the Swedish coast near NykΓΆping.

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Dolomites & Eastern Alps

Cross over the jagged, limestone peaks of the Italian Dolomites, offering some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in Europe.

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Venetian Lagoon

On clear days, catch a glimpse of the unique island structure of Venice and the northern Adriatic coastline.

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Mount Etna

As the flight crosses Sicily, the massive snow-capped peak of Europe's most active volcano is often visible to the east.

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Valletta & Grand Harbour

During the standard approach into Malta, this side usually offers a breathtaking view of the fortified capital city and the harbors.

For the best experience, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Alps and the Mediterranean. Keep your camera ready about 90 to 110 minutes into the flight for the mountain crossing. On arrival, the left side is statistically favored for views of Gozo and Comino as the plane turns for its final approach into Luqa.

Right Side Highlights
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Berlin & Central Germany

The route often passes near the sprawling urban area of Berlin and the dense forests of the Thuringian region.

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Central Alpine Massifs

Enjoy views of the high glaciers and peaks of the Austrian and Swiss Alps transition zone.

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Rome & Central Italy

Look west to see the Apennine Mountains and, depending on the airway, the distant sprawl of the Eternal City.

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Mount Vesuvius

When flying south along the Italian peninsula, the distinctive cone of Vesuvius overlooking the Bay of Naples is a prominent landmark.

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Sicily's West Coast

View the rugged coastline of western Sicily and the Egadi Islands as the flight makes its final leg over the sea.

The right side is excellent for afternoon or sunset flights, offering beautiful golden-hour lighting over the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Italian coast. It provides a better sense of the scale of the Italian peninsula. If the aircraft lands from the south (runway 31), you may get a closer view of the southern Maltese cliffs and the Blue Grotto area.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,556 km (1,588 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 24 min

Departure: NYO (58.78860092163086, 16.912200927734375)

Arrival: MLA (35.857498, 14.4775)

Route Type: International

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