The right side captures the most dramatic scenery: the Sierra de Guadarrama during departure and the Virgin River canyon system during approach. The left side offers less visually distinctive features for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Madrid to Cedar City is 5,437 miles (8,751 km), a flight of about 11 hours.
The flight crosses the Atlantic Ocean (no landmarks visible), then passes over the Azores region (if visible at altitude), continues over Newfoundland and the Canadian Maritime provinces, crosses the Great Lakes region or northern US, and approaches the Colorado Plateau. Notable geographic transitions include the Atlantic coastline of North America, the Appalachian Mountains (distant, to the south), the Great Plains, and finally the transition to the high desert and canyon country of the American Southwest.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MAD
RIGHTRight side offers views of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range to the north and northeast of Madrid, visible during the initial climb-out. The left side faces the flat Meseta Central plateau with fewer distinctive features.
Landing at CDC
LEFTLeft side provides views of the Virgin River canyon system and the red rock formations surrounding Cedar City during descent. The right side faces the less dramatic western desert plateau.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Barajas (MAD) to Cedar City Rgnl (CDC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Madrid to Cedar City. The right side captures the most dramatic scenery: the Sierra de Guadarrama during departure and the Virgin River canyon system during approach. The left side offers less visually distinctive features for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Barajas in Madrid?
During takeoff from Barajas (MAD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range to the north and northeast of Madrid, visible during the initial climb-out. The left side faces the flat Meseta Central plateau with fewer distinctive features. Notable sights include: Sierra de Guadarrama (north), Madrid city sprawl (directly below during climb), Tagus River valley (southeast), Sistema Central peaks (northeast horizon).
What can I see when landing at Cedar City Rgnl in Cedar City?
When landing at Cedar City Rgnl (CDC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Virgin River canyon system and the red rock formations surrounding Cedar City during descent. The right side faces the less dramatic western desert plateau. Notable sights include: Virgin River canyon (red rock formations), Markagunt Plateau (north), Hurricane Cliffs (south), Cedar Breaks rim (northeast distance).
How long is the flight from Madrid to Cedar City?
The flight from Barajas (MAD) to Cedar City Rgnl (CDC) takes about 11 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 5,437 miles (8,751 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Madrid to Cedar City flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Atlantic Ocean (no landmarks visible), then passes over the Azores region (if visible at altitude), continues over Newfoundland and the Canadian Maritime provinces, crosses the Great Lakes region or northern US, and approaches the Colorado Plateau. Notable geographic transitions include the Atlantic coastline of North America, the Appalachian Mountains (distant, to the south), the Great Plains, and finally the transition to the high desert and canyon country of the American Southwest.