The left side offers the only real terrain drama on this route — the Tramuntana mountains and Mallorca coastline at departure, plus glimpses of the Pyrenees during cruise — while the right side over the Mediterranean and interior Spain/France offers comparatively flat, less distinct scenery.
Flight Path
Cruise path crosses the eastern Pyrenees foothills and the rolling countryside of southern and central France before reaching the English Channel.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PMI
LEFTDeparting PMI on runway 24 and turning north, the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range and Palma's coastline unfold on the left side of the aircraft, giving a dramatic view of jagged peaks meeting the Mediterranean.
Landing at EMA
LEFTOn approach into EMA from the south, the left side may catch a glimpse of the Trent Valley and rolling farmland of the East Midlands, though the terrain here is largely flat with little dramatic scenery.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Palma De Mallorca (PMI) to East Midlands (EMA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Palma De Mallorca to East Midlands. The left side offers the only real terrain drama on this route — the Tramuntana mountains and Mallorca coastline at departure, plus glimpses of the Pyrenees during cruise — while the right side over the Mediterranean and interior Spain/France offers comparatively flat, less distinct scenery.
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. Departing PMI on runway 24 and turning north, the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range and Palma's coastline unfold on the left side of the aircraft, giving a dramatic view of jagged peaks meeting the Mediterranean. Notable sights include: Serra de Tramuntana mountains, Palma Bay, Mallorca's northwest coastline.
What can I see when landing at East Midlands in East Midlands?
When landing at East Midlands (EMA), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into EMA from the south, the left side may catch a glimpse of the Trent Valley and rolling farmland of the East Midlands, though the terrain here is largely flat with little dramatic scenery. Notable sights include: River Trent valley, patchwork farmland, distant Nottingham rooftops.
How long is the flight from Palma De Mallorca to East Midlands?
The flight from Palma De Mallorca (PMI) to East Midlands (EMA) takes 2h20m.
What does the Palma De Mallorca to East Midlands flight path pass over?
Cruise path crosses the eastern Pyrenees foothills and the rolling countryside of southern and central France before reaching the English Channel.