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CWL → GLA
Which side of the plane to sit from Cardiff International Airport (Cardiff) to Glasgow International Airport (Glasgow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the superior choice for this north-bound route as it provides an exceptional vantage point of the Lake District National Park and the rolling Southern Uplands of Scotland.
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Severn Bridges
A stunning look at the M4 and M48 bridges spanning the wide Severn Estuary.
Shropshire Hills
View the Long Mynd and the undulating green landscapes of the Welsh Marches.
The Lake District
The flight's crown jewel: breathtaking views of Windermere, Ullswater, and the Helvellyn range.
Solway Firth
The massive tidal estuary marking the historic border between England and Scotland.
Southern Uplands
The vast, sparsely populated hills of Dumfries and Galloway as you enter Scottish airspace.
The right side is best during morning flights to avoid the direct sun glare. Look out for the Lake District roughly 30-35 minutes into the flight; it is the most scenic portion of the trip. Avoid seats over the wing (usually rows 12-22) to ensure an unobstructed view of the mountains.
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Cardiff Bay
Aerial views of the Senedd, Millennium Centre, and the redeveloped docklands shortly after takeoff.
Snowdonia (Eryri)
On clear days, the rugged peaks of North Wales, including Snowdon, are visible to the west.
The Wirral & Liverpool Bay
A clear view of the peninsula and the wind farms dotting the entrance to the Mersey.
Isle of Man
Distant views of the island's silhouette rising from the Irish Sea mid-flight.
Firth of Clyde
Dramatic coastal scenery as the plane descends toward Glasgow, featuring the Gantocks and Bute.
Sit on the left if you want a chance to see the sunset over the Irish Sea during evening flights. On the approach to Glasgow Runway 23, the left side often gets a better view of the city center and the Clyde's industrial heritage.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 503 km (313 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 50 min
Departure: CWL (51.39670181274414, -3.343329906463623)
Arrival: GLA (55.8718986511, -4.43306016922)
Route Type: Domestic
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