The left side offers the more consistently interesting view across the whole flight — the Rhine valley on departure, glimpses of the Alps' western foothills and the French Mediterranean coastline near Marseille during cruise — while the right side is dominated by flat farmland and open sea until late in the descent.
Flight Path
Vosges Mountains and Rhône valley in eastern France, followed by the Gulf of Lion and open Mediterranean Sea before reaching Mallorca
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Takeoff from DUS
LEFTClimbing south from Düsseldorf, the left side looks toward the Rhine valley and the Bergisches Land hills, with the Rhine's course briefly visible below before the aircraft turns onto its southbound track toward France.

Landing at PMI
RIGHTOn approach into Palma, arrivals from the northeast typically curve south over the bay, putting the jagged Serra de Tramuntana mountains and the city skyline of Palma on the right side of the aircraft just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Duesseldorf to Palma De Mallorca. The left side offers the more consistently interesting view across the whole flight — the Rhine valley on departure, glimpses of the Alps' western foothills and the French Mediterranean coastline near Marseille during cruise — while the right side is dominated by flat farmland and open sea until late in the descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Dusseldorf in Duesseldorf?
During takeoff from Dusseldorf (DUS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Climbing south from Düsseldorf, the left side looks toward the Rhine valley and the Bergisches Land hills, with the Rhine's course briefly visible below before the aircraft turns onto its southbound track toward France. Notable sights include: Rhine River, Cologne's outskirts, Bergisches Land uplands.
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 approach into Palma, arrivals from the northeast typically curve south over the bay, putting the jagged Serra de Tramuntana mountains and the city skyline of Palma on the right side of the aircraft just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Serra de Tramuntana mountains, Palma Cathedral skyline, Bay of Palma coastline.
How long is the flight from Duesseldorf to Palma De Mallorca?
The flight from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI) takes 2h 15m.
What does the Duesseldorf to Palma De Mallorca flight path pass over?
Vosges Mountains and Rhône valley in eastern France, followed by the Gulf of Lion and open Mediterranean Sea before reaching Mallorca