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Flight time3h 15m
Distance1,358
Heading102° → 118°
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RightMostly right

The right side captures the Pyrenees at takeoff and offers better views of the Alps and Rhône Valley during the mid-flight cruise across France. While the left side wins for landing, the takeoff and cruise segments provide more sustained scenic interest on the right.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Bordeaux to Athens is 1,358 miles (2,185 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.

Rhône River valley (central France), Alps mountain range (eastern France/Swiss border), Lake Geneva (Geneva area), Jura Mountains, Mediterranean coastline approaching Greece, Peloponnese peninsula

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from BOD

RIGHT

Right-side seats offer views of the Garonne River valley and the Pyrenees mountain range to the south during the initial climb-out. The aircraft departs eastward, and right-side windows capture the river's meandering path and distant peaks along the Spain-France border.

Garonne RiverPyrenees MountainsBordeaux urban sprawlAtlantic coastal plains
BOD MerignacHub for easyJet, Volotea, Transavia

Landing at ATH

LEFT

Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Athens. The aircraft approaches from the northwest, and left windows frame the Saronic Gulf, the Athenian coastal sprawl, and Mount Hymettus to the east of the city.

Saronic GulfMount HymettusAthens urban areaAthenian Riviera coastline
ATH Athens International Eleftherios VenizelosHub for Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Merignac (BOD) to Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bordeaux to Athens. The right side captures the Pyrenees at takeoff and offers better views of the Alps and Rhône Valley during the mid-flight cruise across France. While the left side wins for landing, the takeoff and cruise segments provide more sustained scenic interest on the right.

What can I see during takeoff from Merignac in Bordeaux?

During takeoff from Merignac (BOD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Garonne River valley and the Pyrenees mountain range to the south during the initial climb-out. The aircraft departs eastward, and right-side windows capture the river's meandering path and distant peaks along the Spain-France border. Notable sights include: Garonne River, Pyrenees Mountains (south), Bordeaux urban sprawl (below), Atlantic coastal plains (west).

What can I see when landing at Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos in Athens?

When landing at Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Athens. The aircraft approaches from the northwest, and left windows frame the Saronic Gulf, the Athenian coastal sprawl, and Mount Hymettus to the east of the city. Notable sights include: Saronic Gulf (Aegean Sea), Mount Hymettus, Athens urban area, Athenian Riviera coastline.

How long is the flight from Bordeaux to Athens?

The flight from Merignac (BOD) to Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,358 miles (2,185 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Bordeaux to Athens flight path pass over?

Rhône River valley (central France), Alps mountain range (eastern France/Swiss border), Lake Geneva (Geneva area), Jura Mountains, Mediterranean coastline approaching Greece, Peloponnese peninsula