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SEN → AGP
Which side of the plane to sit from Southend Airport (Southend) to Málaga Airport (Malaga)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more consistent panoramic experience, featuring the dramatic crossings of the English Channel, the high peaks of the central Pyrenees, the Sierra Nevada range, and a superior perspective of the Costa del Sol coastline during the final descent.
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English Channel Crossing
Aerial views of the busy shipping lanes and the white cliffs of the French coast near Calais or Dieppe.
Loire Valley
The winding Loire River and its surrounding historic chateaux are often visible through central France.
Central Pyrenees
Spectacular views of the highest peaks in the range, often snow-capped well into the spring months.
Castilian Plateau
The stark, beautiful contrast of the red Spanish earth and the grid-like patterns of the Meseta Central.
Sierra Nevada Mountains
As you enter Andalusia, witness the highest mountains in mainland Spain, including the Mulhacen peak.
Costa del Sol
A stunning view of the Mediterranean coastline and the port of Malaga during the final approach phase.
On afternoon flights, the left side remains in the shade, providing better conditions for photography without window glare. During the typical approach into AGP (Runway 13), the left side is positioned perfectly to see the city center, the Alcazaba, and the Cathedral just before touchdown. Keep an eye out for the distinctive windmills of La Mancha mid-flight.
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Isle of Wight
Depending on the departure path from Southend, you may see the Solent and the iconic shape of the island.
Bordeaux Region
Views of the Garonne River and the vast, world-famous vineyards of southwestern France.
Madrid Metropolitan Area
If the flight path is direct, the skyscrapers of the Cuatro Torres Business Area are visible to the west.
Olive Groves of Jaen
The endless 'sea of olives' creating a unique textured landscape as you move south through Spain.
Sierra de las Nieves
The rugged limestone peaks to the west of Malaga, offering a dramatic contrast to the coastal plains.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun. If the aircraft performs a 'sea approach' (Runway 31), passengers on this side will get a vast view of the Alboran Sea and potentially the Moroccan coastline on exceptionally clear days. Watch for the Bay of Biscay coastline as you transition from France into Spain.
Book Hotels in MalagaDistance: 1,706 km (1,060 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 16 min
Departure: SEN (51.5713996887207, 0.6955559849739075)
Arrival: AGP (36.67490005493164, -4.499110221862793)
Route Type: International
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