While takeoff offers Paris views, the landing approach provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Balearic Sea, Mediterranean coastline, and Serra de Tramuntana mountains are visually striking. The left side captures these features during the critical descent phase when visibility is clearest.
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Flight Path
Paris to Palma De Mallorca is 634 miles (1,021 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Rhône Valley and approaches the Mediterranean coast near the Provence region. You'll pass over the Massif Central's eastern edge, then the Rhône River valley, before reaching the Mediterranean coast near the Côte d'Azur. The sea crossing itself offers views of open Mediterranean waters, with occasional visibility of smaller islands in the Balearic archipelago as you approach Mallorca from the northeast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ORY
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the Seine's meanders through central Paris and the city's landmarks during the initial climb-out southwestward. You'll see the urban sprawl give way to the Île-de-France countryside.
Landing at PMI
LEFTLeft seats offer views of the Balearic Sea's turquoise waters, the rocky Mallorcan coastline, and the Serra de Tramuntana mountains as you descend toward Palma. The approach typically comes from the northeast, making the left side ideal.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Orly (ORY) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Palma De Mallorca. While takeoff offers Paris views, the landing approach provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Balearic Sea, Mediterranean coastline, and Serra de Tramuntana mountains are visually striking. The left side captures these features during the critical descent phase when visibility is clearest.
What can I see during takeoff from Orly in Paris?
During takeoff from Orly (ORY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Seine's meanders through central Paris and the city's landmarks during the initial climb-out southwestward. You'll see the urban sprawl give way to the Île-de-France countryside. Notable sights include: Seine River with its distinctive loops through Paris, Notre-Dame and central Paris districts, Orly Airport itself receding below, suburban development transitioning to farmland.
What can I see when landing at Palma De Mallorca in Palma De Mallorca?
When landing at Palma De Mallorca (PMI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the Balearic Sea's turquoise waters, the rocky Mallorcan coastline, and the Serra de Tramuntana mountains as you descend toward Palma. The approach typically comes from the northeast, making the left side ideal. Notable sights include: Balearic Sea with distinctive turquoise shallow waters, Serra de Tramuntana mountain range running along Mallorca's northwest coast, Palma's urban sprawl and harbor, rocky limestone cliffs and coves.
How long is the flight from Paris to Palma De Mallorca?
The flight from Orly (ORY) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 634 miles (1,021 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Palma De Mallorca flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Rhône Valley and approaches the Mediterranean coast near the Provence region. You'll pass over the Massif Central's eastern edge, then the Rhône River valley, before reaching the Mediterranean coast near the Côte d'Azur. The sea crossing itself offers views of open Mediterranean waters, with occasional visibility of smaller islands in the Balearic archipelago as you approach Mallorca from the northeast.