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SEN → FAO
Which side of the plane to sit from Southend Airport (Southend) to Faro Airport (Faro)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular coastal views of Brittany, the Picos de Europa in Northern Spain, and the dramatic Atlantic coastline of Portugal before the descent into the Algarve.
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Mont Saint-Michel
A potential glimpse of the famous tidal island abbey as the flight crosses the Normandy/Brittany coast.
Bay of Biscay
Deep blue Atlantic vistas during the crossing from the French coast to northern Spain.
Picos de Europa
Stunning snow-capped peaks and limestone massifs visible as you enter Spanish airspace.
Alentejo Coastline
The rugged, wild Atlantic beaches and cliffs of southwest Portugal leading down to Cape St. Vincent.
Ria Formosa
Low-altitude views of the intricate lagoons, sandbars, and barrier islands just before touchdown in Faro.
The right side is superior for coastal scenery. For evening flights, you will enjoy a beautiful sunset over the Atlantic. During the approach into Faro, this side typically offers the best view of the Ria Formosa Natural Park lagoons if the plane lands from the west.
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English Channel
Aerial view of the world's busiest shipping lanes and the white cliffs of the Kent coastline.
Loire Valley
Patchwork of French vineyards and historic châteaux as you cross through western France.
Spanish Meseta
The high, arid plains of central Spain and the border regions of Portugal with their distinct red earth.
Seville & Huelva
Distant views of the Andalusian plains and the winding Guadalquivir river on final approach.
Sit on the left if you prefer inland geography and want to avoid the direct afternoon sun during the southbound journey. Early morning flights offer soft light over the French countryside. This side is also better for spotting the vast solar farms in southern Iberia.
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Get eSIMs for PortugalDistance: 1,756 km (1,091 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: SEN (51.5713996887207, 0.6955559849739075)
Arrival: FAO (37.0144004822, -7.965909957889999)
Route Type: International
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