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PMI → FAO
Which side of the plane to sit from Palma De Mallorca Airport (Palma de Mallorca) to Faro Airport (Faro)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Mediterranean coastline upon leaving Mallorca, potential distant views of the Sierra Nevada peaks, and a spectacular approach over the Ria Formosa lagoons into Faro.
Palma Bay
Aerial views of the turquoise waters and luxury yachts in the bay of Palma immediately after takeoff.
Costa Blanca
The flight typically crosses the Spanish coastline near Denia or Alicante, offering views of white sand beaches.
Sierra Nevada
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of mainland Spain's highest range are visible to the south.
Guadalquivir Valley
Vibrant agricultural mosaics and river patterns across the Andalusian plains of southern Spain.
Ria Formosa
A stunning network of barrier islands, marshes, and lagoons as you descend into Faro Airport.
For the best experience, choose a seat behind the wing to capture the Ria Formosa wetlands during landing. Morning flights offer excellent light for the Spanish coast, while late afternoon flights provide a beautiful sunset over the Atlantic as you approach Portugal.
Serra de Tramuntana
Distant views of Mallorca's rugged northern mountain range during the initial climb.
Valencia Gulf
The curvature of the Spanish eastern coast and the city of Valencia visible to the north.
Castilla-La Mancha
The vast, arid plains of central Spain, famous for the windmills of Don Quixote.
Sierra Morena
Crossing the dark, forested ridges that separate central Spain from the Andalusian south.
Alentejo Border
The transition into Portuguese territory characterized by cork oak forests and rolling hills.
The right side is ideal for observing the expansive interior geography of the Iberian Peninsula. In the afternoon, be aware that the sun will be on this side of the aircraft, which may cause glare when trying to photograph the landscape.
Distance: 975 km (606 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: PMI (39.551700592, 2.73881006241)
Arrival: FAO (37.0144004822, -7.965909957889999)
Route Type: International
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