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TUN → BCN
Which side of the plane to sit from Tunis Carthage International Airport (Tunis) to Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the departure over the historic ruins of Carthage and the dense urban grid of Tunis, as well as the iconic coastline and city skyline of Barcelona during the final approach.
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Ancient Carthage
Soon after takeoff from TUN, view the archaeological site of the ancient Punic and Roman city near the coast.
Tunis Cityscape
A broad view of the Tunisian capital and its mix of colonial and modern architecture as the plane gains altitude.
Galite Islands
A cluster of rocky volcanic islands located north of Tunisia, visible as the flight enters the deep Mediterranean.
Balearic Sea
As you approach Spain, catch distant views of the northern coasts of Menorca and Mallorca.
Barcelona Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Sagrada Família, the Agbar Tower, and the Eixample district during the descent into BCN.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed views of the Mediterranean coastline. Afternoon flights are ideal for the left side as the sun will be behind or above the aircraft, illuminating the Barcelona city grid and the surrounding Catalan mountains beautifully without glare.
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Cape Bon Peninsula
View the finger-like peninsula of Tunisia stretching out toward Sicily shortly after departure.
Sardinia West Coast
Depending on the specific air corridor, the rugged cliffs and turquoise waters of western Sardinia may be visible.
Port of Barcelona
A detailed look at the bustling logistics hub, container terminals, and cruise ship docks just before touchdown.
Montserrat Mountain
On clear days during a northern approach loop, the jagged, multi-peaked sawtooth mountain is visible in the distance.
The right side is excellent for early morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Mediterranean Sea. If the aircraft performs a standard approach from the east, you will have a clear view of the Mediterranean horizon and the industrial beauty of the port area just seconds before landing.
Book Hotels in BarcelonaDistance: 859 km (534 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: TUN (36.85100173950195, 10.22719955444336)
Arrival: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Route Type: International
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