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CEG → TLS
Which side of the plane to sit from Hawarden Airport (Hawarden) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (Toulouse)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the historic English heartland and the iconic châteaux of the Loire Valley, concluding with an excellent perspective of the Massif Central's volcanic edges as you descend into Southern France.
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Chester City
Immediately after departure from Hawarden, see the medieval walls and Roman layout of Chester.
The Cotswolds
Rolling limestone hills and quintessential English countryside throughout Gloucestershire.
Isle of Wight
The distinct diamond shape of the island and the Solent waterway separating it from the mainland.
Seine Estuary
The industrial port of Le Havre and the dramatic mouth of the River Seine as you enter French airspace.
Loire Valley
The 'Garden of France,' featuring winding river bends and historic estates near Tours.
Massif Central
The distant, rugged silhouette of the Chaîne des Puys volcanic field to the southeast.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the French interior. As you approach Toulouse, look for the 'Ville Rose' (Pink City) architecture which is particularly vibrant under the morning sun. Use a window seat behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the view of the Loire river bends.
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Snowdonia (Eryri)
The rugged peaks of North Wales are visible shortly after takeoff to the west.
Severn Estuary
The massive bridges connecting England and Wales over the shifting tidal waters.
Channel Islands
Clear views of Jersey and Guernsey dotting the English Channel on a clear day.
La Rochelle
The historic white-stone port city and the islands of Ré and Oléron along the Atlantic coast.
Bordeaux Vineyards
The vast, organized patterns of some of the world's most famous vineyards in the Gironde region.
The Pyrenees
On the final descent, the snow-capped border between France and Spain appears on the horizon.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind you for part of the journey, reducing window glare. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for a panoramic view of the Pyrenees mountain range, which serves as a stunning backdrop to the Gascony plains.
Book Hotels in ToulouseDistance: 1,109 km (689 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: CEG (53.1781005859375, -2.977780103683472)
Arrival: TLS (43.629101, 1.36382)
Route Type: International
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