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Which side of the plane to sit from Paris-Orly Airport (Paris) to Ibn Batouta Airport (Tanger)?

Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior perspective of the central Pyrenees, the urban sprawl of Madrid, and most importantly, the iconic Rock of Gibraltar during the descent into Tangier.

Left Side Highlights
8.7
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Central Pyrenees

Aerial views of the rugged, snow-capped peaks forming the natural border between France and Spain.

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Madrid Metropolitan Area

Look down upon the Spanish capital and its surrounding dry plateau of the Meseta Central.

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Sierra Morena

Dramatic silhouettes of the dark mountain ranges that separate the Meseta from Andalusia.

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Rock of Gibraltar

A clear view of the monolithic limestone promontory and the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea.

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Strait of Gibraltar

Heavy maritime traffic through one of the world's busiest shipping lanes between Europe and Africa.

For the best experience, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Spanish landscape. Watch specifically during the last 20 minutes of the flight for the Rock of Gibraltar; if the aircraft approaches TNG from the east, you will pass directly by it.

Right Side Highlights
7.4
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Loire Valley

Early in the flight, catch glimpses of the winding river and the historical chateaux of central France.

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Bay of Biscay

Distant views of the Atlantic coastline and the western edges of the Pyrenees mountains.

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Costa de la Luz

The bright, sandy Atlantic beaches of Huelva and Cadiz as the plane nears the southern tip of Spain.

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Cape Spartel

The northwesternmost point of mainland Africa, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean.

The right side is ideal for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. It provides the best view of the African coastline first appearing on the horizon and the lighthouse at Cape Spartel during the final approach into Ibn Batouta Airport.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,596 km (992 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min

Departure: ORY (48.7233333, 2.3794444)

Arrival: TNG (35.726898193400004, -5.916890144349999)

Route Type: International

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