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ZRH → ALC
Which side of the plane to sit from Zürich Airport (Zurich) to Alicante International Airport (Alicante)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including a full view of Lake Geneva, the volcanic peaks of the Massif Central, a dramatic crossing of the Pyrenees, and the vibrant coastline of eastern Spain.
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Lake Geneva
An iconic view of the crescent-shaped lake and the Jura Mountains shortly after departing Swiss airspace.
Massif Central
Fly over the rugged, ancient volcanic plateaus of central France with unique geological formations.
The Pyrenees
A spectacular mid-flight highlight as you cross the snowy border between France and Spain.
Barcelona
Spot the famous Eixample grid pattern and the Sagrada Familia as you follow the Catalan coast south.
Valencia and Albufera
Views of the City of Arts and Sciences followed by the large freshwater lagoon of Albufera.
The right side is the 'landmark side' for this route. For afternoon flights, the sun will be on this side, so window shades may be needed intermittently. Look for the Pyrenees roughly 60-70 minutes into the flight. On clear days, the entire Spanish coastline from Barcelona to Alicante is visible in sequence.
Book Hotels in AlicanteBernese Alps
Immediately after takeoff, witness the high peaks of the Swiss Alps including the Eiger and Jungfrau massif to the south.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in the Alps is often visible in the distance to the left as you head towards France.
French Riviera
Distant views of the Cote d'Azur and the shimmering Mediterranean coastline as the plane bypasses the Gulf of Lion.
Costa Blanca Approach
Final descent offers beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea and the northern capes of the Alicante province.
Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid the harshest sun glare. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes into the flight for the best mountain vistas. During the descent into Alicante, the left side provides a serene view of the sea before banking toward the runway.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 1,260 km (783 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min
Departure: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Arrival: ALC (38.28219985961914, -0.5581560134887695)
Route Type: International
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