The right side delivers the strongest moments of the flight: Newcastle's riverside cityscape at departure and Mallorca's dramatic Tramuntana mountains with Palma Bay at arrival, both outweighing the comparatively flat English and French cruise scenery seen from the left.
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Flight Path
Newcastle to Palma De Mallorca is 1,089 miles (1,753 km), a flight of about 2 hours 55 minutes.
The route crosses central France near the Massif Central highlands before reaching the Mediterranean coastline around the Gulf of Lion, then continues over open water to the Balearic Islands.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from NCL
RIGHTAs the aircraft climbs out of Newcastle and banks south onto the route, the turn brings Newcastle upon Tyne's city center and the River Tyne into view on the right side, along with the green hills of Northumberland beyond. The left side mostly faces open North Sea during this maneuver.
Landing at PMI
RIGHTOn final approach into PMI's runway 24, the aircraft descends over the Mediterranean and turns southwest, putting Palma's bay, the old city skyline, and the jagged Serra de Tramuntana mountains on the right side. The left side sees mostly open sea until touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newcastle (NCL) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newcastle to Palma De Mallorca. The right side delivers the strongest moments of the flight: Newcastle's riverside cityscape at departure and Mallorca's dramatic Tramuntana mountains with Palma Bay at arrival, both outweighing the comparatively flat English and French cruise scenery seen from the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Newcastle in Newcastle?
During takeoff from Newcastle (NCL), sit on the Right side for the best views. As the aircraft climbs out of Newcastle and banks south onto the route, the turn brings Newcastle upon Tyne's city center and the River Tyne into view on the right side, along with the green hills of Northumberland beyond. The left side mostly faces open North Sea during this maneuver. Notable sights include: River Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne city center, Northumberland countryside, North Sea coastline.
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 final approach into PMI's runway 24, the aircraft descends over the Mediterranean and turns southwest, putting Palma's bay, the old city skyline, and the jagged Serra de Tramuntana mountains on the right side. The left side sees mostly open sea until touchdown. Notable sights include: Palma Bay, Palma de Mallorca old town and cathedral, Serra de Tramuntana mountains, Mediterranean coastline.
How long is the flight from Newcastle to Palma De Mallorca?
The flight from Newcastle (NCL) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI) takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,089 miles (1,753 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newcastle to Palma De Mallorca flight path pass over?
The route crosses central France near the Massif Central highlands before reaching the Mediterranean coastline around the Gulf of Lion, then continues over open water to the Balearic Islands.