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DUS → MAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf) to Manchester Airport (Manchester)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Dutch coastline, the industrial marvels of the Rotterdam port, and a more direct view of the Peak District and Manchester skyline during the standard approach.
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Düsseldorf & Rhine
Aerial view of the Rhine river and the Altstadt immediately after takeoff from DUS.
Rotterdam Port
Massive scale of the Europort and the intricate Dutch Delta Works as you exit mainland Europe.
Offshore Wind Farms
Clusters of giant turbines dotting the North Sea between the Netherlands and the UK.
The Wash
Distinctive square-shaped bay and tidal flats on the East Anglian coast.
Peak District
Rugged moorlands and green valleys of the UK's first National Park during descent.
Book a window seat on the left (typically 'A' seats) for the best approach views. For morning flights, the sun will be behind you or to the side, reducing glare. During the final descent into Manchester, look for the city's iconic football stadiums and the growing cluster of skyscrapers in Deansgate.
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Ruhr Valley
The dense industrial and urban landscape of Western Germany stretching towards the horizon.
IJsselmeer
The large, shallow artificial lake in the Netherlands created by the Afsluitdijk.
Humber Estuary
The wide river mouth on the UK's east coast, sometimes visible depending on the exact flight path.
The Pennines
The 'backbone of England' offering hilly terrain views before the final approach into MAN.
The right side is excellent for catching late afternoon sun glinting off the North Sea. Keep an eye out for gas platforms in the southern North Sea sector. On a clear day, you may spot the outskirts of Sheffield or the Yorkshire Wolds as the plane crosses into Northern England.
Book Hotels in ManchesterDistance: 655 km (407 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Arrival: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Route Type: International
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