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RTM → BCN
Which side of the plane to sit from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (Rotterdam) to Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Mediterranean coastline and the complete Barcelona city skyline including the Sagrada Família during the final approach over the sea.
Rotterdam Port
Aerial views of the massive industrial harbor and the South Holland islands immediately after takeoff.
Brussels Cityscape
A clear view of the Belgian capital and the Atomium structure if on a central-eastern flight path.
Rhône Valley
The winding river and the famous vineyards of the southern French wine regions.
Costa Brava
The rugged cliffs and turquoise bays of the northern Spanish coast as the plane begins its descent.
Barcelona City Grid
The perfectly square blocks of the Eixample district and Gaudí's Sagrada Família during the approach.
Book a window seat on the left for the 'Barcelona approach.' Flights typically fly past the city over the sea and turn 180 degrees to land, offering a panoramic view of the beach and skyline. For evening flights, this side avoids the direct glare of the setting sun over France.
Zeeland Delta
Intricate islands and the massive Oosterschelde storm surge barrier of the Dutch coast.
Parisian Horizon
On clear days, the Eiffel Tower and the Paris basin are visible in the far distance to the west.
Massif Central
The ancient dormant volcanic peaks of central France offer a dramatic, rugged landscape.
Pyrenees Range
A spectacular crossing of the high mountain border between France and Spain, often snow-capped.
Montserrat
The unique, serrated rock formations and the famous Benedictine abbey perched on the mountainside.
The right side is superior for mountain lovers, offering a front-row seat to the Pyrenees crossing. Watch for Montserrat about 15 minutes before landing. In the morning, this side has the best light for photography without sun flare, but expect high-altitude turbulence over the Massif Central.
Distance: 1,199 km (745 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: RTM (51.956902, 4.43722)
Arrival: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Route Type: International
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