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VLC → RTM
Which side of the plane to sit from Valencia Airport (Valencia) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (Rotterdam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a stunning sequence beginning with the Mediterranean coast, the Ebro Delta, and the highest sections of the Pyrenees, followed by the volcanic landscapes of the Massif Central and the urban sprawl of the Benelux region.
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Costa del Azahar
Immediate views of the Spanish 'Orange Blossom Coast' and the azure Mediterranean Sea after takeoff from Valencia.
Ebro Delta
The unique triangular wetlands and vast rice paddies where the Ebro river meets the sea, visible shortly after departure.
The High Pyrenees
Direct views of the highest peaks of the range, including Aneto, which remains snow-capped well into the summer months.
Auvergne Volcanoes
The Chaîne des Puys in central France, featuring dozens of dormant volcanic cones and craters visible from cruising altitude.
Brussels & Antwerp
The dense urban landscape of Belgium, including the distinctive Atomium and the busy Scheldt river docks before entering Dutch airspace.
The right side is superior for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while getting the best lighting on the Pyrenees. Watch for the distinct circular volcanic formations in the Massif Central region about halfway through the flight. On the approach to Rotterdam, you will often get a clear view of the city center's modern skyline and the Erasmus Bridge.
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Western Pyrenees
Dramatic mountain ridges and deep green valleys marking the border crossing between Spain and France.
The Loire Valley
Aerial perspective of the 'Garden of France' featuring winding river bends and historic chateaux landscapes.
Parisian Horizon
On clear northern flight paths, the dense urban core of Paris and the Eiffel Tower are often visible in the distance.
Zeeland Delta Works
The world-famous Dutch sea defense systems and the intricate network of islands and bridges in southwest Netherlands.
Port of Rotterdam
A vast view of the Maasvlakte and the industrial scale of one of the world's largest deep-water ports during the final descent.
Choose the left side for sunset flights to experience a long golden hour over the Bay of Biscay. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, stay alert for the transformation of the coastline into the highly engineered Dutch polders and sea walls.
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Get eSIMs for NetherlandsDistance: 1,437 km (893 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 55 min
Departure: VLC (39.4893, -0.481625)
Arrival: RTM (51.956902, 4.43722)
Route Type: International
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