The left side delivers the dramatic Mallorca coastline and Tramuntana mountains on departure and a clearer view of the English countryside on arrival, while the right side mostly faces open Mediterranean and Atlantic-adjacent airspace during cruise with fewer distinct landmarks.
Flight Path
Cruise path crosses the Gulf of Lion off the French Mediterranean coast, then continues over inland France near the Massif Central foothills before reaching the English Channel south of the Isle of Wight.
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Takeoff from PMI
LEFTDeparting PMI on runway 24, the aircraft climbs southwest before curving north toward the mainland, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view of Palma Bay, the city's harbor, and the jagged Serra de Tramuntana mountains running along Mallorca's northwest coast.

Landing at LGW
LEFTOn approach to LGW's runway 26 from the south, the descent path crosses the rolling High Weald and Surrey Hills, with left-side passengers getting a clearer view of the wooded ridgelines and patchwork farmland before the final turn onto the runway.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Palma De Mallorca (PMI) to Gatwick (LGW)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Palma De Mallorca to London. The left side delivers the dramatic Mallorca coastline and Tramuntana mountains on departure and a clearer view of the English countryside on arrival, while the right side mostly faces open Mediterranean and Atlantic-adjacent airspace during cruise with fewer distinct landmarks.
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, the aircraft climbs southwest before curving north toward the mainland, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view of Palma Bay, the city's harbor, and the jagged Serra de Tramuntana mountains running along Mallorca's northwest coast. Notable sights include: Palma Bay and harbor, Palma Cathedral skyline, Serra de Tramuntana ridgeline, Mallorca's rocky northern coastline.
What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?
When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to LGW's runway 26 from the south, the descent path crosses the rolling High Weald and Surrey Hills, with left-side passengers getting a clearer view of the wooded ridgelines and patchwork farmland before the final turn onto the runway. Notable sights include: High Weald ridgelines, Surrey Hills, patchwork farmland of Sussex, small reservoirs near Crawley.
How long is the flight from Palma De Mallorca to London?
The flight from Palma De Mallorca (PMI) to Gatwick (LGW) takes 2h20m.
What does the Palma De Mallorca to London flight path pass over?
Cruise path crosses the Gulf of Lion off the French Mediterranean coast, then continues over inland France near the Massif Central foothills before reaching the English Channel south of the Isle of Wight.