The left side captures the spectacular Serra de Tramuntana on departure and tracks the French Alps and Rhone Valley corridor during cruise, offering sustained mountain scenery. The right side at Zurich is excellent but brief. Left wins overall for the combination of Mallorca coastal scenery on departure and the extended Alpine views en route.
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Flight Path
Palma De Mallorca to Zurich is 619 miles (996 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
After leaving Mallorca, the flight crosses the Gulf of Lion off the French Mediterranean coast, then tracks northeast over the French Alps including the Mont Blanc massif visible to the left, the Rhone Valley corridor, and the Swiss Jura before descending toward Zurich over the Swiss Plateau.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PMI
LEFTPalma airport sits on the southwest coast of Mallorca. Departures heading northeast (runway 06L/06R) put the left side over the Bay of Palma with the city waterfront and cathedral visible, then the Tramuntana mountain range running along the northwest of the island comes into clear view. Right side faces inland scrubland.
Landing at ZRH
RIGHTZurich airport typically uses runway 14 for arrivals from the south, with aircraft approaching from the south-southwest over the Swiss Plateau. The right side faces east toward the Alps, giving clear views of the Glarus Alps and the Zurich lakefront on final approach. Left side looks northwest over flat agricultural land.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Palma De Mallorca (PMI) to Zurich (ZRH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Palma De Mallorca to Zurich. The left side captures the spectacular Serra de Tramuntana on departure and tracks the French Alps and Rhone Valley corridor during cruise, offering sustained mountain scenery. The right side at Zurich is excellent but brief. Left wins overall for the combination of Mallorca coastal scenery on departure and the extended Alpine views en route.
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. Palma airport sits on the southwest coast of Mallorca. Departures heading northeast (runway 06L/06R) put the left side over the Bay of Palma with the city waterfront and cathedral visible, then the Tramuntana mountain range running along the northwest of the island comes into clear view. Right side faces inland scrubland. Notable sights include: Bay of Palma and Palma Cathedral, Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, Palma city waterfront, western Mallorca coastline.
What can I see when landing at Zurich in Zurich?
When landing at Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Zurich airport typically uses runway 14 for arrivals from the south, with aircraft approaching from the south-southwest over the Swiss Plateau. The right side faces east toward the Alps, giving clear views of the Glarus Alps and the Zurich lakefront on final approach. Left side looks northwest over flat agricultural land. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich, Glarus Alps on the eastern horizon, Swiss Plateau farmland, Zurich city center.
How long is the flight from Palma De Mallorca to Zurich?
The flight from Palma De Mallorca (PMI) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 619 miles (996 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Palma De Mallorca to Zurich flight path pass over?
After leaving Mallorca, the flight crosses the Gulf of Lion off the French Mediterranean coast, then tracks northeast over the French Alps including the Mont Blanc massif visible to the left, the Rhone Valley corridor, and the Swiss Jura before descending toward Zurich over the Swiss Plateau.