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OPO → CFE
Which side of the plane to sit from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (Clermont-Ferrand)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning views, the right side is superior for this route as it provides a front-row seat to the Picos de Europa, distant views of the Pyrenees, and the spectacular volcanic landscapes of the Chaîne des Puys during the descent into Clermont-Ferrand.
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Douro Valley
Early views of the terraced vineyards and the winding Douro river as you depart Portugal.
Picos de Europa
Dramatic limestone massifs and jagged peaks rising from the Cantabrian Mountains in Spain.
Pyrenees Range
A grand panorama of the snow-capped mountain chain forming the border between Spain and France to the south.
Puy de Dôme
The iconic volcanic lava dome and the chain of dormant craters (Chaîne des Puys) visible on final approach.
Sit on the right side for the approach into CFE; the aircraft often banks over the volcanic park, offering a unique view of the craters. Morning flights provide excellent side-lighting for the limestone peaks of northern Spain. During winter, the snow-covered Massif Central is particularly photogenic.
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Costa Verde
Bird's-eye view of the rugged Atlantic coastline of Northern Spain shortly after departure.
Bay of Biscay
The deep blue waters of the bay and the industrial ports of Santander and Bilbao.
Landes Forest
The vast, geometric maritime pine plantation of Southwest France, one of the largest in Europe.
Bordeaux Vineyards
Patterns of world-famous vineyards as the flight crosses the Garonne river basin.
The left side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic. If the flight path takes a more northerly track over the sea, you'll have better views of the coastline. Keep an eye out for the Dune of Pilat near Bordeaux if the visibility is high.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 1,079 km (670 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: OPO (41.2481002808, -8.68138980865)
Arrival: CFE (45.7867012024, 3.1691699028)
Route Type: International
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