Right seats offer superior views during both takeoff and landing phases. The westbound routing from Malta to Spain means right-side passengers see Sicily during departure and the Maltese archipelago during approach, plus better views of the Spanish coast during landing.
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Flight Path
Malta to Sevilla is 1,133 miles (1,824 km), a flight of about 2 hours 50 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Tyrrhenian Sea between Sicily and mainland Italy, then continues northwest over the Balearic Sea. Notable features include the Strait of Sicily (visible during early climb), the Italian mainland and Calabria region (far left on northbound track), and the Balearic Islands (Mallorca and Ibiza) visible during the descent phase into southern Spain. The Guadalquivir River valley becomes visible during final approach to Seville.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from MLA
LEFTMalta typically departs runway 31 (northwesterly). Left seats face toward Sicily and the Tyrrhenian Sea during initial climb, offering views of the Maltese archipelago receding below and the Sicilian coast emerging ahead.
Landing at SVQ
RIGHTApproaching Malta typically uses runway 31 from the northwest. Right seats face toward the Sicilian channel and the approaching Maltese islands during descent, providing clear views of the flight path and the archipelago's geography as you descend toward Luqa.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Luqa (MLA) to Sevilla (SVQ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Malta to Sevilla. Right seats offer superior views during both takeoff and landing phases. The westbound routing from Malta to Spain means right-side passengers see Sicily during departure and the Maltese archipelago during approach, plus better views of the Spanish coast during landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Luqa in Malta?
During takeoff from Luqa (MLA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Malta typically departs runway 31 (northwesterly). Left seats face toward Sicily and the Tyrrhenian Sea during initial climb, offering views of the Maltese archipelago receding below and the Sicilian coast emerging ahead. Notable sights include: Malta's Grand Harbour (Valletta), Comino island, Sicily's southeastern coast near Syracuse, Mediterranean Sea.
What can I see when landing at Sevilla in Sevilla?
When landing at Sevilla (SVQ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching Malta typically uses runway 31 from the northwest. Right seats face toward the Sicilian channel and the approaching Maltese islands during descent, providing clear views of the flight path and the archipelago's geography as you descend toward Luqa. Notable sights include: Sicily's southeastern tip, Comino and Gozo islands, Grand Harbour, Valletta's fortifications.
How long is the flight from Malta to Sevilla?
The flight from Luqa (MLA) to Sevilla (SVQ) takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,133 miles (1,824 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Malta to Sevilla flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Tyrrhenian Sea between Sicily and mainland Italy, then continues northwest over the Balearic Sea. Notable features include the Strait of Sicily (visible during early climb), the Italian mainland and Calabria region (far left on northbound track), and the Balearic Islands (Mallorca and Ibiza) visible during the descent phase into southern Spain. The Guadalquivir River valley becomes visible during final approach to Seville.