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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior vantage point for the rugged Tramuntana mountains on departure, the highest peaks of the Pyrenees, and the scenic approach over the Mendip Hills and the city of Bath.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Tramuntana Range

A stunning bird's-eye view of Mallorca's UNESCO-protected mountain range during climb-out.

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Eastern Pyrenees

Excellent views of the highest central peaks and the border crossing near Andorra.

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Auvergne Volcanoes

The unique landscape of the Massif Central, featuring ancient dormant volcanic domes.

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Loire Valley

The winding Loire River and its famous collection of historic French chateaus.

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Bath & Mendips

On the final approach to Bristol, view the Roman city of Bath and the rolling Mendip Hills.

Sit on the right side for morning flights to have the best lighting on the Pyrenees and French countryside. On the descent into Bristol, this side often provides a spectacular view of the Cheddar Gorge and the Bristol city skyline depending on the wind direction.

Left Side Highlights
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Balearic Sea

Expansive views of the turquoise waters surrounding Mallorca shortly after takeoff.

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Barcelona & Costa Brava

Potential views of the Catalan coastline and the city of Barcelona as you reach mainland Europe.

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Western Pyrenees

Dramatic vistas of the snow-capped mountain range dividing Spain and France.

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French Atlantic Coast

Views of the Bay of Biscay and the sandy stretches of the French shoreline near La Rochelle.

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English Channel

The busy shipping lanes and white-capped waves as you cross from France to the UK.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Atlantic as you approach the UK. Keep an eye out for the Gironde estuary as you pass over western France.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,382 km (859 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 51 min

Departure: PMI (39.551700592, 2.73881006241)

Arrival: BRS (51.382702, -2.71909)

Route Type: International

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