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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is superior for this route as it provides a stunning panoramic view of the Mediterranean coastline and the Costa Blanca during the final descent, alongside a direct view of the high Pyrenees.

Left Side Highlights
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Rotterdam Cityscape

Aerial views of the Erasmus Bridge and the massive Port of Rotterdam immediately after takeoff.

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Antwerp & Brussels

Visuals of the dense urban layout and historical centers of northern Belgium.

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Central Pyrenees

Clear views of the highest, often snow-capped peaks of the mountain range dividing France and Spain.

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Balearic Sea

Deep blue Mediterranean waters as the flight path hugs the eastern Spanish coastline.

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Valencia Coast

The sprawling city of Valencia and its futuristic City of Arts and Sciences visible from altitude.

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Costa Blanca Beaches

Low-altitude views of Benidorm's famous skyscrapers and the white sandy beaches of the Alicante province.

Sit on the left for the best morning light; the sun will be behind you or to the side, highlighting the Pyrenees. During the final 20 minutes, stay alert for the 'Manhattan of Spain' (Benidorm) as you approach Alicante from the north. This side is also better for spotting the distinctive pink salt lakes of Torrevieja if the approach path extends south of the airport.

Right Side Highlights
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Zeeland Delta Works

The massive engineering projects of the Dutch coast, including dams and storm surge barriers.

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Paris Vicinity

If the route is inland, look for the distant sprawl of the French capital and its surrounding forests.

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Loire Valley

A patchwork of vineyards and historic river basins across central France.

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Western Pyrenees

Rugged, green mountain ridges transitioning into the drier Spanish landscape.

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The Spanish Meseta

The high, arid plateau of central Spain with its unique red and ochre earth tones.

Choose the right side if you are flying in the late afternoon or evening to enjoy a spectacular sunset over the Bay of Biscay or central Spain. Immediately after departure from RTM, this side offers the best view of the North Sea coastline. Note that you may experience more direct sun glare during southbound midday flights on this side.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,569 km (975 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min

Departure: RTM (51.956902, 4.43722)

Arrival: ALC (38.28219985961914, -0.5581560134887695)

Route Type: International

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