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PAD → PMI
Which side of the plane to sit from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (Paderborn) to Palma De Mallorca Airport (Palma de Mallorca)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the snow-capped Alps in the distance during the cruise and an exceptional perspective of the Mallorcan coastline upon descent.
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Odenwald & Spessart
Deep green forested hills of central Germany shortly after departure from Paderborn.
Alpine Horizon
Stunning long-distance views of the Swiss and French Alps towering over the horizon to the east.
Rhône Valley
The winding path of the Rhône river as it snakes through southern France towards the sea.
French Mediterranean
Aerial perspective of the coastline near Marseille and the Camargue wetlands.
Balearic Sea
The deep turquoise transition from the continental shelf to the open Mediterranean waters.
Cap de Formentor
The dramatic, narrow peninsula at the northernmost point of Mallorca during the arrival phase.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. This side provides the best angle for the Alpine skyline during the mid-flight cruise. As you approach Palma, look for the turquoise waters of Alcúdia Bay; if the plane lands towards the west, you will get a great view of the island's interior plains.
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Rhine Valley
Views of the industrial and historic heart of western Germany and the Vosges mountains in the distance.
Massif Central
The ancient volcanic landscapes and rugged plateaus of south-central France.
Pyrenees Vista
On clear days, the jagged peaks of the Pyrenees are visible far to the southwest.
Gulf of Lion
The vast arc of the French coastline stretching towards the Spanish border.
Serra de Tramuntana
The UNESCO-listed mountain range that forms the backbone of Mallorca's northwest coast.
Palma Cityscape
Depending on the landing pattern, views of the city of Palma and its massive Gothic cathedral.
The right side is spectacular for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Mediterranean Sea. It offers the best view of the Tramuntana mountains during the final approach. If the flight path takes you over the center of the island, you will see the rugged west coast cliffs just before touchdown.
Book Hotels in Palma de MallorcaDistance: 1,416 km (880 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 53 min
Departure: PAD (51.614101409899995, 8.616319656369999)
Arrival: PMI (39.551700592, 2.73881006241)
Route Type: International
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