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ZAZ → BVA
Which side of the plane to sit from Zaragoza Air Base (Zaragoza) to Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport (Beauvais)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the highest peaks of the Pyrenees shortly after takeoff and offers a spectacular perspective of the Paris skyline as the plane bypasses the city to land in Beauvais.
High Pyrenees
Dramatic views of the highest massifs, including the Aneto and Monte Perdido regions, shortly after departure.
Massif Central
Distant silhouettes of ancient volcanic domes and the rugged terrain of south-central France.
Loire Chateaux
Potential aerial views of the grandest estates of the Loire Valley, such as Chambord or Blois.
Paris Skyline
Often visible on the horizon during descent; look for the Eiffel Tower and the skyscrapers of La Défense.
Vexin Français
The picturesque agricultural plateau and regional natural park just south of Beauvais Tillé.
Choose the right side for morning flights to get the best natural illumination on the Pyrenees. During the final 20 minutes of the flight, look southeast to spot the dense urban core of Paris. The approach to BVA often provides a clear view of the Oise river valley's historic towns.
Western Pyrenees
Rugged karst landscapes and deep green valleys of the Spanish-French border region.
Landes Forest
One of the largest maritime pine forests in Europe, creating a vast green carpet across Aquitaine.
Bay of Biscay
On clear days, the silver reflection of the Atlantic Ocean is visible on the far western horizon.
Loire Valley (West)
The winding Loire River and the western reaches of the legendary 'Garden of France'.
Normandy Border
Rolling hills and traditional bocage landscapes as the aircraft descends into the Oise department.
Best for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the Garonne River early in the flight. In winter, the snow-capped western Pyrenees provide a stark, beautiful contrast to the green plains of Aquitaine below.
Distance: 900 km (559 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: ZAZ (41.66619873046875, -1.0415500402450562)
Arrival: BVA (49.45439910888672, 2.1127800941467285)
Route Type: International
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