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SCQ → PMI
Which side of the plane to sit from Santiago de Compostela Airport (Santiago) to Palma De Mallorca Airport (Palma de Mallorca)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Spanish interior, the Mediterranean coastline near Valencia, and the stunning Serra de Tramuntana mountain range as you approach Mallorca.
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Galician Greenery
Lush, emerald landscapes and rolling hills of the Galician countryside immediately after departure from Santiago.
Sierra de Guadarrama
The snow-capped peaks of the Central System mountain range visible as the flight traverses the center of the peninsula.
Valencia Cityscape
A clear view of the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences and the port area as you cross the Mediterranean coast.
Gulf of Valencia
The deep blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea meeting the white sandy beaches of the Levante region.
Serra de Tramuntana
Mallorca's UNESCO World Heritage mountain range appearing on the horizon during the initial descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is also superior for spotting the iconic Mallorca coastline and the cathedral of Palma if the plane approaches from the west (Runway 06L). Keep an eye out for the distinctive Turia riverbed in Valencia.
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The Castilian Meseta
The vast, golden plains of the Spanish interior, showcasing the high-altitude plateau's unique agricultural patterns.
La Mancha Landscapes
The arid and iconic landscapes of central Spain, where the colors shift from ochre to deep red.
Pityusic Islands
Distant silhouettes of Ibiza and Formentera may be visible on the horizon during the crossing of the Mediterranean.
Bay of Palma
As the flight nears PMI, the right side often looks out over the turquoise waters of the bay and the busy port.
The right side is the prime choice for late afternoon or sunset flights, as you will see the sun dipping into the Mediterranean. It offers a great view of the airport itself and the southern coastline of Mallorca during the final moments of flight before touchdown.
Book Hotels in Palma de MallorcaDistance: 1,003 km (623 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: SCQ (42.89630126953125, -8.415140151977539)
Arrival: PMI (39.551700592, 2.73881006241)
Route Type: Domestic
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