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RAK β†’ BGY

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side offers a superior viewing experience, particularly during the second half of the flight, featuring direct views of the Pyrenees peaks and a breathtaking descent over the Western Alps and the Italian Lake District.

Left Side Highlights
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High Atlas Mountains

Shortly after takeoff, catch the northern ridges of the snow-capped Atlas range rising from the Moroccan plains.

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Strait of Gibraltar

View the western gateway to the Mediterranean where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Iberian Peninsula.

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Central Pyrenees

A stunning traverse over the high-altitude peaks and glacial valleys forming the natural border between Spain and France.

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Mont Blanc

As the flight enters Italian airspace, the highest peak in the Alps is often visible on the northern horizon.

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Lake Maggiore and Como

Dramatic views of the deep blue pre-alpine lakes as the aircraft begins its final descent into the Lombardy region.

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Milan Skyline

The modern skyscrapers of the Porta Nuova district and the iconic Duomo are visible in the distance during the approach.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while viewing the Alps. The descent into Bergamo typically follows a path that puts the most famous Alpine peaks and the large Italian lakes directly in your line of sight. Keep your camera ready as you pass over the French-Italian border for the most dramatic mountain photography.

Right Side Highlights
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Marrakech Red City

An immediate view of the Medina, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the sprawling palm groves of the city upon departure.

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Sierra Nevada

The highest peaks of mainland Spain, located near Granada, are clearly visible as you fly north along the Spanish coast.

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Costa Brava

The rugged, beautiful coastline of Catalonia with its hidden coves and turquoise Mediterranean waters.

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French Riviera

Stunning aerial perspectives of the CΓ΄te d'Azur, including the coastal cities of Cannes and Nice.

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Gulf of Genoa

The historic Italian port city and the dramatic Ligurian coastline where the Apennines meet the sea.

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CittΓ  Alta

A perfect view of Bergamo's medieval hilltop walled city just moments before touchdown at Orio al Serio.

The right side is ideal for late afternoon or evening flights to witness the sunset over the Mediterranean Sea. It provides a more coastal-focused journey, tracking the famous beaches of Spain and France. For the best view of Bergamo's historic Upper Town during landing, the right side is generally more reliable depending on the landing direction.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,186 km (1,358 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 55 min

Departure: RAK (31.6068992615, -8.036299705510002)

Arrival: BGY (45.673901, 9.70417)

Route Type: International

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