The right side edges ahead thanks to a possible glimpse of the French Atlantic coast near Bordeaux during cruise and, more decisively, a scenic final approach into Alicante that reveals the city's waterfront, castle hill, and mountain backdrop, features the left side largely misses.
Flight Path
English Channel crossing near the Dorset/Normandy coast, the Bordeaux region and Gironde estuary in western France, the central Pyrenees (peaks like Pic du Midi d'Ossau and Pico de Aneto visible as a distant snow-streaked ridge), and the arid Ebro valley and Aragonese plateau near Zaragoza before descending toward the Spanish Mediterranean coast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EMA
RIGHTDeparting EMA on runway 27 the aircraft climbs west before turning south toward Spain, and during that turn right-side passengers get a brief look toward the higher ground of the Peak District beyond Derby, while the left side only sees the flatter Leicestershire/Lincolnshire plains.
Landing at ALC
RIGHTALC typically lands on runway 28, so the approach comes in from over the Mediterranean heading west, putting Alicante city, its harbor, and the mountains behind it on the right side of the cabin, while the left side only sees flatter coastline toward Santa Pola.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from East Midlands (EMA) to Alicante (ALC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from East Midlands to Alicante. The right side edges ahead thanks to a possible glimpse of the French Atlantic coast near Bordeaux during cruise and, more decisively, a scenic final approach into Alicante that reveals the city's waterfront, castle hill, and mountain backdrop, features the left side largely misses.
What can I see during takeoff from East Midlands in East Midlands?
During takeoff from East Midlands (EMA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing EMA on runway 27 the aircraft climbs west before turning south toward Spain, and during that turn right-side passengers get a brief look toward the higher ground of the Peak District beyond Derby, while the left side only sees the flatter Leicestershire/Lincolnshire plains. Notable sights include: River Trent valley, Derby's suburbs, distant Peak District hills, patchwork East Midlands farmland.
What can I see when landing at Alicante in Alicante?
When landing at Alicante (ALC), sit on the Right side for the best views. ALC typically lands on runway 28, so the approach comes in from over the Mediterranean heading west, putting Alicante city, its harbor, and the mountains behind it on the right side of the cabin, while the left side only sees flatter coastline toward Santa Pola. Notable sights include: Alicante Bay and city skyline, Castillo de Santa Bárbara hill, Sierra de Aitana mountains, Mediterranean coastline.
How long is the flight from East Midlands to Alicante?
The flight from East Midlands (EMA) to Alicante (ALC) takes 2h 45m.
What does the East Midlands to Alicante flight path pass over?
English Channel crossing near the Dorset/Normandy coast, the Bordeaux region and Gironde estuary in western France, the central Pyrenees (peaks like Pic du Midi d'Ossau and Pico de Aneto visible as a distant snow-streaked ridge), and the arid Ebro valley and Aragonese plateau near Zaragoza before descending toward the Spanish Mediterranean coast.