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PIK → MJV
Which side of the plane to sit from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (Prestwick) to San Javier Airport (Murcia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Firth of Clyde islands immediately after takeoff and a stunning crossing of the highest Pyrenees peaks.
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Isle of Arran
Dramatic granite peaks of the Goatfell range visible immediately after climbing out of Prestwick.
Ailsa Craig
The iconic volcanic plug rising 1,100 feet out of the Firth of Clyde, famous for curling stones.
Bay of Biscay
The vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean as the route skirts the western coast of France.
Bordeaux Vineyards
Neatly striped vineyards of the Médoc and Saint-Émilion regions visible in clear weather.
High Pyrenees
A breathtaking crossing of the snow-capped central massif between France and Spain.
Iberian Interior
The arid, reddish landscapes and rugged sierras of the Spanish high plateau towards Murcia.
The first 10 minutes are crucial; keep your camera ready for Ailsa Craig and Arran. On the descent, look for the Sierra Espuña mountains. Use a window seat behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the mountain views.
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Ayrshire Coastline
Aerial views of Culzean Castle and the rugged cliffs of the Scottish lowlands shortly after departure.
The English Channel
Busy maritime traffic lanes visible as the flight transitions from UK to French airspace.
Central France
The patchwork of agricultural fields and small villages in the Loire and Limousin regions.
Eastern Pyrenees
Views of the mountain range near the border of Andorra as the plane enters Spanish airspace.
Costa Blanca
The white sandy beaches and turquoise waters of the Mediterranean coastline north of Murcia.
Mar Menor Lagoon
The massive saltwater lagoon separated from the sea by the La Manga strip on final approach.
Sit on the left for the best view of the Mar Menor lagoon and La Manga strip if the aircraft approaches San Javier from the north. This side also avoids direct sun glare during morning southbound flights.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 1,992 km (1,238 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 39 min
Departure: PIK (55.5093994140625, -4.586669921875)
Arrival: MJV (37.775001525878906, -0.8123890161514282)
Route Type: International
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