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UME → ALC
Which side of the plane to sit from Umeå Airport (Umea) to Alicante International Airport (Alicante)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks including the Oresund Bridge, the Rhine Valley, and a dramatic crossing over the Western Pyrenees before descending into Spain.
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Oresund Bridge
The famous bridge-tunnel link connecting Malmö and Copenhagen is usually visible as the flight exits Swedish airspace.
Hamburg & The Elbe
Views of one of Europe's largest ports and the winding Elbe River as the flight traverses Northern Germany.
The Pyrenees
The flight's scenic peak, crossing the massive, snow-dusted mountain range that separates France and Spain.
Iberian Plateaus
The dramatic landscape shift from green European forests to the arid, reddish-brown plains of the Spanish interior.
Puig Campana
Spot the distinctive 'cleft' in this limestone mountain near Benidorm during the initial descent phase.
Sit on the right for afternoon flights to minimize direct sun glare while looking south. The Pyrenees crossing typically occurs about 2.5 to 3 hours into the flight; keep your camera ready as this is the visual highlight of the journey. In winter, the contrast between the snowy mountains and the sunny Spanish coast is particularly striking.
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Gulf of Bothnia
Dramatic views of the Swedish High Coast and the Baltic Sea during the initial climb from Umeå.
Stockholm Archipelago
A sprawling mosaic of thousands of islands visible if the flight path follows the eastern Swedish coastline.
Distant Alps
On exceptionally clear days, the northern peaks of the Alps may be visible on the far horizon while cruising over Central Europe.
Costa Blanca Coastline
Stunning aerial views of the white-sand beaches and turquoise Mediterranean waters during the final approach.
Santa Bárbara Castle
If the aircraft approaches from the sea, you can spot the historic fortress perched atop Mount Benacantil in Alicante.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Baltic Sea. During the final descent into Alicante, this side provides the most iconic views of the city and the Mediterranean shoreline if the wind dictates a landing from the south or east.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 3,155 km (1,960 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 43 min
Departure: UME (63.79180145263699, 20.282800674438)
Arrival: ALC (38.28219985961914, -0.5581560134887695)
Route Type: International
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