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SEN → ALC
Which side of the plane to sit from Southend Airport (Southend) to Alicante International Airport (Alicante)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a more dramatic crossing of the high Pyrenees mountain range and offers a superior view of the Spanish coastline and Santa Bárbara Castle during the final descent.
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Thames Estuary
Immediate views of Southend Pier, the longest pleasure pier in the world, right after takeoff.
Bordeaux Vineyards
Visuals of the vast Garonne river and the world-famous wine regions of southwestern France.
High Pyrenees
Direct views over the highest peaks of the range, including Aneto, often snow-dusted year-round.
Aragon Plateau
The striking, arid red-earth landscapes and deep canyons of the Spanish interior.
Santa Bárbara Castle
An iconic view of the 9th-century fortress atop Mount Benacantil as you approach Alicante.
Choose a seat on the right for the most spectacular mountain photography over the Pyrenees (typically 60-70 minutes into the flight). If the wind requires a landing from the north, you will get a perfect view of Alicante city and its harbor.
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English Channel
Bird's-eye view of the busy shipping lanes and the French coastline near Dieppe.
Loire Valley
Vistas of the winding Loire River and the historical châteaux of central France.
Eastern Pyrenees
Glances of the snow-capped peaks and the small principality of Andorra to the south.
Valencia City
Views of the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences and the sprawling port of Valencia.
Costa Blanca Coastline
Aerial perspective of the turquoise Mediterranean waters and white sandy beaches.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Keep an eye out for the Ebro Delta, a unique triangular wetland visible just before reaching the Valencia region.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 1,481 km (920 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: SEN (51.5713996887207, 0.6955559849739075)
Arrival: ALC (38.28219985961914, -0.5581560134887695)
Route Type: International
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