The right side tracks the more scenic western half of the route — a glimpse of Birmingham on departure, the Massif Central and eastern Pyrenees foothills during cruise, and the dramatic Tramuntana mountains on arrival — while the left side mostly shows flat French farmland and open sea.
Flight Path
Central France near the Massif Central foothills and the Limousin plateau, with the eastern Pyrenees visible further south before the route crosses the Mediterranean Sea toward Mallorca
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EMA
RIGHTRunway 27 takeoffs at EMA head west before turning south, giving right-side passengers a brief view of Birmingham's urban sprawl and the distant Peak District hills, while the left side only sees flat Leicestershire and Lincolnshire farmland.
Landing at PMI
RIGHTApproaches into PMI from the north or northeast typically curve toward the southwest-facing runways, putting the dramatic Serra de Tramuntana mountains and Mallorca's rugged northwest coastline on the right side, while the left side mainly views open sea and the flatter Palma Bay shoreline.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from East Midlands (EMA) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from East Midlands to Palma De Mallorca. The right side tracks the more scenic western half of the route — a glimpse of Birmingham on departure, the Massif Central and eastern Pyrenees foothills during cruise, and the dramatic Tramuntana mountains on arrival — while the left side mostly shows flat French farmland and open sea.
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. Runway 27 takeoffs at EMA head west before turning south, giving right-side passengers a brief view of Birmingham's urban sprawl and the distant Peak District hills, while the left side only sees flat Leicestershire and Lincolnshire farmland. Notable sights include: Derby and Nottingham suburbs, Derbyshire patchwork farmland, distant Peak District hills, Birmingham skyline to the southwest.
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. Approaches into PMI from the north or northeast typically curve toward the southwest-facing runways, putting the dramatic Serra de Tramuntana mountains and Mallorca's rugged northwest coastline on the right side, while the left side mainly views open sea and the flatter Palma Bay shoreline. Notable sights include: Serra de Tramuntana peaks, rocky northwest Mallorca coastline, Palma Bay, Palma Cathedral skyline.
How long is the flight from East Midlands to Palma De Mallorca?
The flight from East Midlands (EMA) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI) takes 2h 40m.
What does the East Midlands to Palma De Mallorca flight path pass over?
Central France near the Massif Central foothills and the Limousin plateau, with the eastern Pyrenees visible further south before the route crosses the Mediterranean Sea toward Mallorca