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RTM → AGP
Which side of the plane to sit from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (Rotterdam) to Málaga Airport (Malaga)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the highest peaks of the Pyrenees, the sprawling Spanish interior, and a more scenic approach over the Mediterranean Sea as the aircraft aligns for landing at AGP.
Rotterdam and Delft
Immediate views of the Dutch urban landscape, including the modern architecture of Rotterdam and the historic canals of Delft.
Parisian Periphery
On clear central routes, catch a glimpse of the sprawling Paris metropolitan area and the meandering Seine River.
Central Pyrenees
Spectacular views of the highest massifs in the Pyrenees range, often snow-capped well into late spring.
La Mancha Plains
The vast, arid landscapes of central Spain, characterized by unique circular irrigation patterns and historic towns.
Costa del Sol
A stunning final approach typically involves a turn over the Alboran Sea, offering panoramic views of the Malaga coastline and harbor.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. This side is particularly rewarding during the final 20 minutes of the flight when the plane often circles over the Mediterranean before landing, providing a full view of the city's waterfront.
Port of Rotterdam
Incredible views of the Maasvlakte and one of the largest shipping ports in the world during the initial climb.
Zeeland Delta Works
Aerial perspective of the complex Dutch sea defenses and the various islands of the Zeeland province.
Bay of Biscay Coast
Views of the rugged French Atlantic coast near Biarritz and the start of the Spanish Basque Country.
Sierra de Guadarrama
Rugged mountain scenery north of Madrid, providing a sharp contrast to the surrounding Spanish plateau.
Andalusian Mountains
Deep valleys and rocky ridges of the Montes de Málaga as the aircraft descends toward the airport.
The right side is excellent for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Atlantic and the Spanish Sierras. It also offers the best view of the massive industrial scale of the Rotterdam harbor immediately after takeoff from RTM.
Distance: 1,839 km (1,143 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 27 min
Departure: RTM (51.956902, 4.43722)
Arrival: AGP (36.67490005493164, -4.499110221862793)
Route Type: International
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