The left side captures the Dorset coastline on departure and the scenic Bay of Palma with mountain backdrop on arrival, while the right side mostly faces open Atlantic and Bay of Biscay waters with fewer landmarks.
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Flight Path
Bournemouth to Palma De Mallorca is 807 miles (1,298 km), a flight of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Western France near Bordeaux, the Pyrenees foothills, and the open western Mediterranean Sea before reaching Mallorca
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOH
LEFTRunway 26 departures from Bournemouth climb out over the Dorset coast, and the left-side turn south gives a good look at the chalk cliffs and Isle of Purbeck before the aircraft heads out over the Channel toward France.

Landing at PMI
LEFTOn approach into Palma from the northeast, the left side offers views over the Bay of Palma toward the city's historic waterfront and cathedral, with the Serra de Tramuntana mountains visible inland behind the coastline.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bournemouth (BOH) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bournemouth to Palma De Mallorca. The left side captures the Dorset coastline on departure and the scenic Bay of Palma with mountain backdrop on arrival, while the right side mostly faces open Atlantic and Bay of Biscay waters with fewer landmarks.
What can I see during takeoff from Bournemouth in Bournemouth?
During takeoff from Bournemouth (BOH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 26 departures from Bournemouth climb out over the Dorset coast, and the left-side turn south gives a good look at the chalk cliffs and Isle of Purbeck before the aircraft heads out over the Channel toward France. Notable sights include: Bournemouth seafront, Isle of Purbeck, Jurassic Coast cliffs, Poole Harbour.
What can I see when landing at Palma De Mallorca in Palma De Mallorca?
When landing at Palma De Mallorca (PMI), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Palma from the northeast, the left side offers views over the Bay of Palma toward the city's historic waterfront and cathedral, with the Serra de Tramuntana mountains visible inland behind the coastline. Notable sights include: Bay of Palma, Palma Cathedral skyline, Serra de Tramuntana foothills, Mallorca's northern coastline.
How long is the flight from Bournemouth to Palma De Mallorca?
The flight from Bournemouth (BOH) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 807 miles (1,298 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bournemouth to Palma De Mallorca flight path pass over?
Western France near Bordeaux, the Pyrenees foothills, and the open western Mediterranean Sea before reaching Mallorca