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BCN β MAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona) to Manchester Airport (Manchester)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic landmarks, including the Barcelona city skyline upon departure, the highest peaks of the Pyrenees, and the scenic approach over the English Midlands.
Barcelona Skyline
Excellent views of the Sagrada FamΓlia and the grid-like Eixample district shortly after takeoff.
Central Pyrenees
Direct views of the highest snow-capped peaks in the range, including Pico Aneto.
Bordeaux Vineyards
Aerial patterns of the world-famous wine regions along the Garonne River.
Severn Estuary
The crossing of the Bristol Channel with views of the Severn Bridges and Cardiff.
The Peak District
Rolling green hills and reservoirs of the national park during the descent into Manchester.
Sit on the right for the best city views of Barcelona if departing to the north. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes after takeoff for the Pyrenees crossing. During landing at MAN, look for the Jodrell Bank Observatory.
Bay of Biscay
Expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic as the flight crosses from France toward the UK.
Basque Mountains
The western edges of the Pyrenees where the mountains meet the sea.
Brittany Islands
Views of the rugged French coastline and islands like L'Γle-d'Yeu.
Cornish Coast
Spotting the dramatic rocky cliffs of Land's End and the southwestern tip of England.
Snowdonia
On clear days, the peaks of North Wales are visible to the west during the northern transit.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to minimize direct sun glare. It provides a more coastal-focused experience, especially during the transition from the French Atlantic to the English Channel.
Distance: 1,380 km (857 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 50 min
Departure: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Arrival: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Route Type: International
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