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ALC â MAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Alicante International Airport (Alicante) to Manchester Airport (Manchester)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the best perspective of the Spanish Mediterranean coast at takeoff, a central view of the Pyrenees, and scenic views of the English Midlands and Peak District on descent.
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Costa Blanca
Immediate views of Alicante's beaches and the Mediterranean blue upon departure.
Central Pyrenees
Snow-capped high altitude peaks forming the natural border between Spain and France.
Bordeaux Vineyards
The lush green patterns of the Garonne river valley and French wine country.
English Midlands
Distant views of Birmingham and urban centers as you head north through England.
The Peak District
The rolling green hills and moorlands of the national park just before landing at MAN.
Morning flights offer the best lighting on the Pyrenees and the French coastline. Look out for the city of Alicante immediately after takeoff. On the approach to Manchester, the right side usually provides better views of the Pennines and the Cheshire Plain.
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Cantabrian Mountains
The rugged northern peaks of Spain as the aircraft leaves the Iberian Peninsula.
Bay of Biscay
Deep blue expanses of the Atlantic as you cross between Spain and France.
Brittany Coastline
The jagged, rocky western edge of France often visible before the Channel crossing.
Cornish Coast
Views of the southwestern tip of England including Penzance and St Ives on clear days.
Snowdonia National Park
The dramatic mountains of North Wales visible if the flight path stays westerly.
Choose the left side for spectacular sunset views during evening flights. It is also the better side for spotting the Scilly Isles and the rugged western coast of the UK if the flight is routed over the Celtic Sea.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 1,681 km (1,045 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 14 min
Departure: ALC (38.28219985961914, -0.5581560134887695)
Arrival: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Route Type: International
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