The left side offers the more varied and dramatic scenery over the full flight — Iberian coastline near Portugal, the changing colors of the Moroccan coast, and the Anti-Atlas foothills on approach — while the right side is dominated by open Atlantic water for most of the cruise.
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Flight Path
Bristol to Agadir is 1,495 miles (2,406 km), a flight of about 3 hours 35 minutes.
Bay of Biscay, the Portuguese Atlantic coast near Porto and Lisbon, the Moroccan Atlantic coastline, and the Anti-Atlas Mountains foothills near Agadir
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BRS
RIGHTDeparting Bristol on runway 27, the initial climb and left turn southbound put the Severn Estuary and the coastline of South Wales on the right side of the aircraft, giving a brief but distinctive view of the estuary mouth and Welsh hills before the turn south.
Landing at AGA
LEFTOn approach into Agadir via runway 27, the aircraft descends from the northeast, putting the arid foothills of the Anti-Atlas Mountains and the palm-fringed Souss valley on the left side, while the ocean side is largely featureless until final touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bristol (BRS) to Al Massira Airport (AGA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bristol to Agadir. The left side offers the more varied and dramatic scenery over the full flight — Iberian coastline near Portugal, the changing colors of the Moroccan coast, and the Anti-Atlas foothills on approach — while the right side is dominated by open Atlantic water for most of the cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Bristol in Bristol?
During takeoff from Bristol (BRS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Bristol on runway 27, the initial climb and left turn southbound put the Severn Estuary and the coastline of South Wales on the right side of the aircraft, giving a brief but distinctive view of the estuary mouth and Welsh hills before the turn south. Notable sights include: Severn Estuary, Bristol Channel, South Wales coastline, Mendip Hills fading behind.
What can I see when landing at Al Massira Airport in Agadir?
When landing at Al Massira Airport (AGA), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Agadir via runway 27, the aircraft descends from the northeast, putting the arid foothills of the Anti-Atlas Mountains and the palm-fringed Souss valley on the left side, while the ocean side is largely featureless until final touchdown. Notable sights include: Anti-Atlas foothills, Souss River valley, Agadir city outskirts, coastal dunes.
How long is the flight from Bristol to Agadir?
The flight from Bristol (BRS) to Al Massira Airport (AGA) takes about 3 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,495 miles (2,406 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bristol to Agadir flight path pass over?
Bay of Biscay, the Portuguese Atlantic coast near Porto and Lisbon, the Moroccan Atlantic coastline, and the Anti-Atlas Mountains foothills near Agadir