Alicante to Cedar City flight pathALCCDC

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Flight time11h 00m
Distance5,659
Heading312° → 227°

Alicante to Cedar City is 5,659 miles (9,108 km), a flight of about 11 hours.

Best side
LeftMostly left

While takeoff offers Mediterranean views, the landing approach into Cedar City provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery with Zion's iconic red cliffs and the Virgin River canyon. The left side captures these landing highlights better.

Takeoff · ALCRIGHTMediterranean Sea, Sierra de Gredos foothills, Alicante city sprawl
Landing · CDCLEFTZion National Park red sandstone cliffs, Virgin River canyon, High Plateaus

Flight Path

Flight path overview

This transatlantic flight crosses the Atlantic Ocean for roughly 6-7 hours of the journey. Notable features include the Iberian Peninsula's interior plateau (Meseta) shortly after departure, the Atlantic coastline of Portugal and Morocco, then open ocean with occasional views of the Mid-Atlantic ridge features if flying at lower altitudes. Upon approaching North America, the Appalachian Mountains become visible in the eastern United States, followed by the Ohio River valley and Mississippi River system. The Great Plains appear as vast, flat agricultural terrain. As the flight approaches the Southwest, the Rocky Mountains and Colorado Plateau become increasingly prominent, with the Colorado River visible cutting through red rock formations before final descent into Cedar City.

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from ALC

RIGHT

Right side offers views of the Mediterranean coastline and the Baetic Mountains as the aircraft climbs out westward. The left side faces inland toward less dramatic terrain.

Mediterranean SeaSierra de Gredos foothillsAlicante city sprawlCosta Blanca beaches

Landing at CDC

LEFT

Left side provides views of the Virgin River valley, Zion National Park's red cliffs, and the High Plateaus as the aircraft descends into Cedar City from the east. Right side faces open desert with fewer distinctive features.

Zion National Park red sandstone cliffsVirgin River canyonHigh PlateausCedar Breaks escarpment

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Alicante (ALC) to Cedar City Rgnl (CDC)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Alicante to Cedar City. While takeoff offers Mediterranean views, the landing approach into Cedar City provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery with Zion's iconic red cliffs and the Virgin River canyon. The left side captures these landing highlights better.

What can I see during takeoff from Alicante in Alicante?

During takeoff from Alicante (ALC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Mediterranean coastline and the Baetic Mountains as the aircraft climbs out westward. The left side faces inland toward less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea (immediate coastline), Sierra de Gredos foothills, Alicante city sprawl, Costa Blanca beaches.

What can I see when landing at Cedar City Rgnl in Cedar City?

When landing at Cedar City Rgnl (CDC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Virgin River valley, Zion National Park's red cliffs, and the High Plateaus as the aircraft descends into Cedar City from the east. Right side faces open desert with fewer distinctive features. Notable sights include: Zion National Park red sandstone cliffs, Virgin River canyon, High Plateaus, Cedar Breaks escarpment.

How long is the flight from Alicante to Cedar City?

The flight from Alicante (ALC) to Cedar City Rgnl (CDC) takes about 11 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 5,659 miles (9,108 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Alicante to Cedar City flight path pass over?

This transatlantic flight crosses the Atlantic Ocean for roughly 6-7 hours of the journey. Notable features include the Iberian Peninsula's interior plateau (Meseta) shortly after departure, the Atlantic coastline of Portugal and Morocco, then open ocean with occasional views of the Mid-Atlantic ridge features if flying at lower altitudes. Upon approaching North America, the Appalachian Mountains become visible in the eastern United States, followed by the Ohio River valley and Mississippi River system. The Great Plains appear as vast, flat agricultural terrain. As the flight approaches the Southwest, the Rocky Mountains and Colorado Plateau become increasingly prominent, with the Colorado River visible cutting through red rock formations before final descent into Cedar City.