About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Palma De Mallorca (PMI) to Dusseldorf (DUS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Palma De Mallorca to Duesseldorf. While left seats offer the dramatic Serra de Tramuntana at takeoff, right seats provide superior views during the longer descent phase into DUS, including the Rhine River, Ruhr Valley, and Cologne's landmarks. The landing view is more visually rewarding and occupies more flight time.
What can I see during takeoff from Palma De Mallorca in Palma De Mallorca?
During takeoff from Palma De Mallorca (PMI), sit on the Left side for the best views. PMI typically departs runway 24 (westbound) or 06 (eastbound). Left seats offer views of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range and the northwestern Mallorca coastline during initial climb. Right seats face inland toward central Mallorca. Notable sights include: Serra de Tramuntana (northwest mountain range), Palma Bay (Mediterranean waters to the west), Port of Palma (visible as harbor infrastructure), Bellver Castle ruins (elevated position south of airport).
What can I see when landing at Dusseldorf in Duesseldorf?
When landing at Dusseldorf (DUS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching DUS typically uses runways 05L/05R or 23L/23R depending on wind. Right seats during approach from the southwest offer views of the Rhine River, Cologne's cathedral spires (visible ~40 km south), and the industrial Ruhr Valley landscape. Left seats face toward the North German Plain. Notable sights include: Rhine River (meandering through the approach corridor), Cologne Cathedral (distant spires on southern horizon), Ruhr Valley industrial zones (visible as urban sprawl to the south and east), Lower Rhine floodplains (flat agricultural terrain surrounding DUS).
How long is the flight from Palma De Mallorca to Duesseldorf?
The flight from Palma De Mallorca (PMI) to Dusseldorf (DUS) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Palma De Mallorca to Duesseldorf flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Mediterranean north of Mallorca, then over southern France (Pyrenees visible as distant peaks if flying at optimal altitude), continues over the Massif Central region, crosses the Loire Valley, and enters the Rhine corridor near Cologne before descending into Düsseldorf. The Pyrenees and Loire Valley are visible only under clear conditions and appear as distant features on the horizon during cruise altitude.