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ORY → TNG
Which side of the plane to sit from Paris-Orly Airport (Paris) to Ibn Batouta Airport (Tanger)?
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.
Central Pyrenees
Aerial views of the rugged, snow-capped peaks forming the natural border between France and Spain.
Madrid Metropolitan Area
Look down upon the Spanish capital and its surrounding dry plateau of the Meseta Central.
Sierra Morena
Dramatic silhouettes of the dark mountain ranges that separate the Meseta from Andalusia.
Rock of Gibraltar
A clear view of the monolithic limestone promontory and the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea.
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.
Loire Valley
Early in the flight, catch glimpses of the winding river and the historical chateaux of central France.
Bay of Biscay
Distant views of the Atlantic coastline and the western edges of the Pyrenees mountains.
Costa de la Luz
The bright, sandy Atlantic beaches of Huelva and Cadiz as the plane nears the southern tip of Spain.
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.
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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