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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side offers a superior perspective of the Mediterranean coastline, the rugged Balkan mountain ranges, and a potential distant view of the Alpine peaks as you traverse Central Europe, ending with scenic approaches over the UK.

Left Side Highlights
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Turkish Riviera

Stunning views of the turquoise Mediterranean coastline and Antalya's cliffs immediately after takeoff.

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Taurus Mountains

Dramatic limestone peaks and deep valleys of the western Taurus range during the initial climb phase.

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Balkan Peaks

Rugged and often snow-capped scenery as the flight path crosses over Bulgaria and Serbia.

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Alpine Horizon

On clear days, the northern edge of the Alps can be spotted on the distant southwestern horizon while crossing Central Europe.

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Rhine River

The winding path of the Rhine and the industrial heartlands of Western Germany and the Netherlands.

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Leeds Cityscape

A great view of the Leeds city center and the Kirkstall Abbey area during the final approach to LBA.

Choose the left side for better lighting conditions; since the flight moves North-West, the sun will mostly be on your left, providing excellent photography light for the mountains. During descent, look for the Humber Bridge in the distance if visibility is high. For autumn flights, the change in forest colors over Central Europe is particularly striking from this side.

Right Side Highlights
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Anatolian Plateau

The vast, high-altitude interior of Turkey with its unique arid geography and lake basins.

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Istanbul Distant View

Depending on the specific airway, the sprawl of Istanbul and the Sea of Marmara may be visible on the horizon.

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Europort

Views of the massive Rotterdam port facilities and the complex Dutch coastline before the North Sea crossing.

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North Sea

Vast expanses of water dotted with offshore wind farms and cargo ships heading to the UK.

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East Yorkshire Coast

Landfall over the UK, often crossing near Spurn Point or the Holderness Coast.

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Yorkshire Dales

The green, rolling hills and stone-walled fields characteristic of the Yorkshire countryside just before landing.

The right side is ideal for spotting the unique geography of the Dutch 'Polders' and the expansive North Sea wind farms. It offers a more direct view of the Yorkshire coastline upon arrival. If the flight is in the late afternoon, this side will be in the shade, which helps reduce window glare for clearer photos of the landscape below.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,116 km (1,936 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 40 min

Departure: AYT (36.898701, 30.800501)

Arrival: LBA (53.86589813232422, -1.6605700254440308)

Route Type: International

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