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PRG → FNC
Which side of the plane to sit from Václav Havel Airport Prague (Prague) to Madeira Airport (Funchal)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior experience, particularly during the final approach into Madeira, where you get a panoramic view of the island's dramatic volcanic coastline and the city of Funchal.
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Prague & Vltava River
Aerial views of the 'City of a Hundred Spires' and the winding Vltava river shortly after departure.
Distant Alps
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the northern Alps are visible to the south while overflying Germany.
Picos de Europa
The rugged limestone massifs of Northern Spain come into view as you cross the Cantabrian coast.
Galician Rias
The deeply indented coastal inlets (estuaries) of Northwest Spain before heading out over the Atlantic.
Ponta de São Lourenço
The striking, treeless volcanic peninsula at the eastern tip of Madeira during the initial descent.
Funchal Amphitheater
The iconic view of Funchal's white-walled houses climbing the steep green hillsides on final approach.
Sit on the left (usually seat A) to maximize the Funchal approach. Flights from PRG typically arrive in the afternoon; the sun will be behind or above you, providing excellent lighting for photos of the island without lens flare. Look for the 'Cristo Rei' statue on the cliffs just before touchdown.
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Black Forest
The dense, rolling green canopy of southwestern Germany's famous forested mountain range.
Bordeaux Vineyards
The geometric patterns of the world-renowned wine regions near the French Atlantic coast.
Bay of Biscay
Expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic, often dotted with cargo ships and tankers.
Atlantic Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the ocean horizon, perfect for spotting the 'green flash' on sunset flights.
Airport Runway Pillars
A unique perspective of the 180 massive concrete pillars supporting the Madeira airport runway extension.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights as you head southwest, offering spectacular twilight colors over the Atlantic. While it sees less of the island during the approach, it provides a better view of the impressive engineering of the stilted runway during the actual landing sequence.
Book Hotels in FunchalDistance: 3,194 km (1,985 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 45 min
Departure: PRG (50.1008, 14.26)
Arrival: FNC (32.697899, -16.7745)
Route Type: International
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