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ACE → LBA
Which side of the plane to sit from Lanzarote Airport (Arrecife) to Leeds Bradford Airport (Leeds)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the volcanic Canary landscape upon departure, followed by the dramatic Atlantic coastline of Portugal and the rugged mountains of Wales during the descent into Northern England.
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Timanfaya Volcanics
Aerial view of Lanzarote's 'Martian' landscape with craters and vast lava fields immediately after takeoff.
Portuguese Coastline
Stunning vistas of the rugged Atlantic cliffs and the beaches of the Silver Coast near Lisbon and Porto.
Brittany Peninsula
The jagged western tip of France, featuring the Ouessant island and the naval port of Brest.
Snowdonia National Park
On the descent, clear views of the highest peaks in Wales and the dramatic coastline of the Irish Sea.
Liverpool Bay
A glimpse of the Mersey Estuary and the industrial heritage of the North West before turning east.
For evening flights, the left side provides a front-row seat to spectacular Atlantic sunsets. During the final 20 minutes of flight, keep your camera ready for the transition from the Irish Sea to the green valleys of West Yorkshire. Use a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed views of the volcanic craters in Lanzarote.
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Isla de la Graciosa
The small, sandy island north of Lanzarote is clearly visible as the plane tracks north toward the mainland.
Picos de Europa
Distant but impressive views of the limestone peaks in Northern Spain across the Bay of Biscay.
Loire Valley
The 'Garden of France' appears as a patchwork of vineyards and historic chateaux near the city of Nantes.
English Channel
Busy shipping lanes and the Isle of Wight are often visible during the crossing into UK airspace.
The Peak District
As the plane aligns for Leeds Bradford, look for the dark moorlands and reservoirs of the Pennines.
Choose the right side on morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. This side is particularly rewarding during the descent into LBA, as you often fly parallel to the Pennine range, offering excellent views of the 'Backbone of England' and the Yorkshire Dales on a clear day.
Book Hotels in LeedsDistance: 2,935 km (1,824 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 55 min
Departure: ACE (28.945499, -13.6052)
Arrival: LBA (53.86589813232422, -1.6605700254440308)
Route Type: International
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