BCN to PMI: which side of the plane should you sit on?
Barcelona (BCN) to Palma de Mallorca (PMI) is a 202 km (125 mi), roughly 0h 44m southbound flight. Here is where the sun sits along that path, computed with the same astronomy as our live calculator.
On most daytime BCN to PMI departures the sun favors the right side — sit on the left (an A seat) for shade.
Sun side by season and departure time
| Season | Morning (8 am) | Midday (1 pm) | Evening (6 pm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Left | Right | Right |
| June solstice | Left | Left | Right |
| September equinox | Left | Right | Right |
| December solstice | Left | Right | Night |
What you’ll see on this flight
Views don't decide this route, so follow the shade side: left.
This is a short hop, and views are secondary. The main call is shade on the left. On the right, the sun is out for most of the flight.
Takeoff
After takeoff from BCN, depending on the runway in use, you may catch Montserrat on the right as a sharp mountain shape while Barcelona sits close on the left, briefly almost under you. Badalona, Sabadell, and Terrassa also stay on the left during the climb.
En route
- 38m in← LeftSerra de Tramuntana · passes underneath
About 40 minutes in, the Serra de Tramuntana comes up on the left. It is almost under you, so it passes quickly and steeply rather than filling the window.
Landing
On descent into PMI, depending on the runway in use, the left side keeps the island views, including the Balearic Islands, Mallorca, Cabrera, and Cabrera National Park. Palma sits on the right near touchdown, and it is very close, so it only flashes by.
Sides and timings are computed from this route’s geometry. What you actually see depends on weather, air-traffic routing, and the runway in use on the day.
Frequently asked
Which side of the plane avoids the sun from BCN to PMI?
Across typical daytime departures, the sun predominantly hits the right side of the aircraft, so the left side stays shadier. Seat letters start at the left window, so choose an A seat.
Which side has the sunset views on BCN to PMI flights?
For sunset views, flip the advice: on evening departures the sun sits on the right side of this route, so that is the side with the show.
How long is the flight from BCN to PMI?
The great-circle distance is 202 km (125 mi), which works out to roughly 0h 44m in the air on this southbound routing. Winds and routing move the real block time around that estimate.
Does the date or departure time change the answer?
Yes — that is why the table shows both. The sun's path shifts with the season, and a morning departure can put the glare on the opposite side compared to an evening one. For a specific flight, the calculator samples the sun along the whole route for your exact date and time.
Which side should I sit on from BCN to PMI?
Sit on the left for shade. Views are limited on this route, so the shade call matters more.
What can I see on the BCN to PMI flight?
You get a quick look at Montserrat after departure, then the Serra de Tramuntana on the left about 40 minutes in. Landing brings island views on the left and Palma on the right.