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OLB → NTE
Which side of the plane to sit from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (Olbia) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (Nantes)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the rugged western coast of Corsica, the dramatic cliffs of Bonifacio, and the extinct volcanoes of the Massif Central in France.
Cliffs of Bonifacio
Stunning white limestone cliffs at the southern tip of Corsica shortly after takeoff.
Gulf of Porto
UNESCO-listed red granite cliffs and deep blue waters of the Scandola Nature Reserve.
Camargue Wetlands
The unique salt marshes and lagoons of the Rhone Delta near the French coast.
Auvergne Volcanoes
The distinctive conical peaks of the Chaîne des Puys in central France.
Loire Valley
The winding Loire River and glimpses of historic chateaux during the descent into Nantes.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Corsican coastline. Mid-day flights provide the clearest views of the turquoise waters in the Mediterranean. As you cross into France, keep an eye out for the Puy de Dôme volcano. On descent, the Loire River will be prominent.
Maddalena Archipelago
A cluster of beautiful islands with crystal clear water between Sardinia and Corsica.
Bastia & Cap Corse
The northern 'finger' of Corsica and the busy port city of Bastia.
French Alps
On very clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Alps are visible on the distant horizon.
Rhone Valley
Expansive views of the famous wine-producing regions of Southern France.
Nantes City Center
A great view of the urban sprawl and the Machines of the Isle of Nantes during final approach.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides a wider perspective of the Mediterranean and the distant Alps. If the flight path takes a more easterly route over France, you'll get a better look at the Rhone River.
Distance: 1,127 km (700 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: OLB (40.898701, 9.51763)
Arrival: NTE (47.15319824220001, -1.61073005199)
Route Type: International
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