The right side delivers the flight's standout moments: a glimpse of the Severn Estuary on departure, a view toward the high central Pyrenees near Andorra during the overland crossing, and a scenic descent over Palma's bay with the Tramuntana mountains as backdrop. The left side spends most of the flight facing open French farmland and then featureless Mediterranean water.
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Flight Path
Bristol to Palma De Mallorca is 858 miles (1,382 km), a flight of about 2 hours 30 minutes.
The route crosses western France near Toulouse before passing close to the high central Pyrenees around Andorra, then continues over Catalonia and out across the Mediterranean Sea toward Mallorca.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BRS
RIGHTDeparting BRS to the south, the right side faces west toward the Severn Estuary and the Welsh coastline, giving a brief but distinctive view of the water and Avonmouth's industrial waterfront before the climb continues south. The left side only offers the gentle, unremarkable Mendip Hills and Somerset farmland.
Landing at PMI
RIGHTOn the typical approach into PMI from the northeast, the aircraft banks toward runway 24L/R with the right side facing north, revealing Palma's harbor, cathedral skyline, and the Bay of Palma, with the jagged Tramuntana range forming a scenic backdrop. The left side only shows open Mediterranean water with no landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bristol (BRS) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bristol to Palma De Mallorca. The right side delivers the flight's standout moments: a glimpse of the Severn Estuary on departure, a view toward the high central Pyrenees near Andorra during the overland crossing, and a scenic descent over Palma's bay with the Tramuntana mountains as backdrop. The left side spends most of the flight facing open French farmland and then featureless Mediterranean water.
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 BRS to the south, the right side faces west toward the Severn Estuary and the Welsh coastline, giving a brief but distinctive view of the water and Avonmouth's industrial waterfront before the climb continues south. The left side only offers the gentle, unremarkable Mendip Hills and Somerset farmland. Notable sights include: Severn Estuary, Avonmouth docks, Second Severn Crossing, Welsh coast near Newport/Cardiff.
What can I see when landing at Palma De Mallorca in Palma De Mallorca?
When landing at Palma De Mallorca (PMI), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical approach into PMI from the northeast, the aircraft banks toward runway 24L/R with the right side facing north, revealing Palma's harbor, cathedral skyline, and the Bay of Palma, with the jagged Tramuntana range forming a scenic backdrop. The left side only shows open Mediterranean water with no landmarks. Notable sights include: Bay of Palma, Palma Cathedral and old town skyline, Tramuntana mountain range, Mediterranean coastline.
How long is the flight from Bristol to Palma De Mallorca?
The flight from Bristol (BRS) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI) takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 858 miles (1,382 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bristol to Palma De Mallorca flight path pass over?
The route crosses western France near Toulouse before passing close to the high central Pyrenees around Andorra, then continues over Catalonia and out across the Mediterranean Sea toward Mallorca.