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Which side of the plane to sit from Guernsey Airport (Guernsey) to Manchester Airport (Manchester)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Jurassic Coast of Dorset and the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, culminating in a spectacular view of the Peak District on the final approach into Manchester.
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Alderney & Casquets
Views of the northernmost Channel Island and the historic Casquets lighthouse cluster.
Jurassic Coastline
Aerial perspective of Chesil Beach and the dramatic white cliffs of the Dorset coast upon landfall.
The Cotswolds
Passing over the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with its distinctive golden stone villages.
Birmingham Skyline
A clear view of the urban sprawl and high-rises of the West Midlands metropolitan area.
Peak District National Park
Dramatic moorlands and valleys of the Peak District visible during the descent into the Manchester basin.
The right side is highly recommended for landings on Runway 23L/R, which is the most common configuration. This provides an excellent view of the Peak District and the Manchester skyline. Morning flights offer the best lighting for photography as the sun illuminates the English landscape from the east.
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Guernsey Coastline
Bird's-eye view of Guernsey's west coast and the tidal island of Lihou immediately after takeoff.
English Channel Shipping
Observation of the busy western shipping lanes of the Channel heading toward the Atlantic.
Welsh Mountains
On clear days, the distant silhouette of the Brecon Beacons and the Snowdonia massif are visible to the far west.
Cheshire Plain
The flat, emerald-green dairy farming landscapes of Cheshire as the plane descends.
Sit on the left if you want to avoid direct afternoon glare on late-day flights. While land views are more distant, the maritime scenery during the first half of the flight is serene and vast. Watch for the River Mersey and Liverpool's skyline in the distance during the final 10 minutes.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 436 km (271 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 44 min
Departure: GCI (49.43500137329102, -2.601969957351685)
Arrival: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Route Type: International
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