PMI to BCN: which side of the plane should you sit on?
Palma de Mallorca (PMI) to Barcelona (BCN) is a 202 km (125 mi), roughly 0h 44m northbound flight. Here is where the sun sits along that path, computed with the same astronomy as our live calculator.
On most daytime PMI to BCN departures the sun favors the left side — sit on the right (a window on the right) for shade.
Sun side by season and departure time
| Season | Morning (8 am) | Midday (1 pm) | Evening (6 pm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Right | Left | Left |
| June solstice | Right | Right | Left |
| September equinox | Right | Left | Left |
| December solstice | Right | Left | Night |
What you’ll see on this flight
Views don’t really settle it here, so follow the shade side.
This route is mostly about the window seat, not the sun. Views are limited, so the shade side gets the nod. You do get a quick look at Mallorca on departure and Barcelona on arrival.
Takeoff
Shortly after takeoff from PMI, depending on the runway in use, you may see Palma close by on the left as you climb. On the right, Mallorca and the Balearic Islands sit out over the water, with Cabrera farther back. A little later, the Serra de Tramuntana comes into view on the right, briefly and steeply.
En route
- 6m inRight →Serra de Tramuntana · passes underneath
About 6 minutes in, the Serra de Tramuntana appears on the right. It is close enough to feel sharp in the window, then it slips away quickly.
Landing
On descent into BCN, depending on the runway in use, Barcelona can sit almost under you on the right for a brief, steep pass. Montserrat is out on the left, while Badalona, Sabadell, and Terrassa fall to the right as you come in.
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 PMI to BCN?
Across typical daytime departures, the sun predominantly hits the left side of the aircraft, so the right side stays shadier. Seat letters start at the left window, so choose the highest window letter (F on narrowbodies, K on many widebodies).
Which side has the sunset views on PMI to BCN flights?
For sunset views, flip the advice: on evening departures the sun sits on the left side of this route, so that is the side with the show.
How long is the flight from PMI to BCN?
The great-circle distance is 202 km (125 mi), which works out to roughly 0h 44m in the air on this northbound 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 for PMI to BCN?
The shade side is the better pick. Views are fairly neutral overall, so comfort wins here.
What can I see after takeoff from Palma de Mallorca?
Early in the climb, Palma is on the left. Mallorca, the Balearic Islands, and Cabrera are on the right, with the Serra de Tramuntana appearing on the right a few minutes later.