The left side delivers a stronger overall experience: mountainous departure scenery near Seville, a cruise path tracking south of the Balearic Islands, Sardinia, and Sicily, and a dramatic Valletta harbor view on arrival, while the right side faces mostly open Mediterranean water with only distant glimpses of the North African coast.
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Flight Path
Sevilla to Malta is 1,133 miles (1,824 km), a flight of about 2 hours 50 minutes.
Mediterranean Sea south of the Balearic Islands, passing between Sardinia and Sicily with the Tunisian coast occasionally visible to the south
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from SVQ
LEFTDeparting SVQ eastbound, the left side offers views over the Guadalquivir valley toward the Sierra Nevada and Sierra Morena foothills rising in the distance, while the right side shows mostly flat Andalusian farmland fading into haze.
Landing at MLA
LEFTOn approach to MLA's runway 31 from the southeast, the turn toward final brings Valletta's fortified harbor and the Grand Harbour inlet into view on the left side, a dramatic urban and coastal feature compared to the open sea on the right.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Sevilla (SVQ) to Luqa (MLA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Sevilla to Malta. The left side delivers a stronger overall experience: mountainous departure scenery near Seville, a cruise path tracking south of the Balearic Islands, Sardinia, and Sicily, and a dramatic Valletta harbor view on arrival, while the right side faces mostly open Mediterranean water with only distant glimpses of the North African coast.
What can I see during takeoff from Sevilla in Sevilla?
During takeoff from Sevilla (SVQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing SVQ eastbound, the left side offers views over the Guadalquivir valley toward the Sierra Nevada and Sierra Morena foothills rising in the distance, while the right side shows mostly flat Andalusian farmland fading into haze. Notable sights include: Guadalquivir River plain, Sierra Morena foothills, distant Sierra Nevada peaks.
What can I see when landing at Luqa in Malta?
When landing at Luqa (MLA), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to MLA's runway 31 from the southeast, the turn toward final brings Valletta's fortified harbor and the Grand Harbour inlet into view on the left side, a dramatic urban and coastal feature compared to the open sea on the right. Notable sights include: Valletta old city walls, Grand Harbour, Sliema coastline, limestone cliffs of southern Malta.
How long is the flight from Sevilla to Malta?
The flight from Sevilla (SVQ) to Luqa (MLA) takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,133 miles (1,824 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Sevilla to Malta flight path pass over?
Mediterranean Sea south of the Balearic Islands, passing between Sardinia and Sicily with the Tunisian coast occasionally visible to the south