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GLA → EMA
Which side of the plane to sit from Glasgow International Airport (Glasgow) to East Midlands Airport (East Midlands)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers premier views of the United Kingdom's most iconic natural landscapes, including the Lake District and the rugged western coastline.
Clyde Estuary
Dramatic views of the Firth of Clyde and the distant peaks of the Isle of Arran during the initial climb.
Solway Firth
The expansive tidal flats and estuarine beauty marking the border between Scotland and England.
Lake District National Park
Unmatched views of Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, surrounded by the Cumbrian fells.
Blackpool Tower
On clear days, the iconic tower and the Fylde coast are visible to the west.
Peak District
The rugged plateaus of the Dark Peak and the Mam Tor ridge as the aircraft maneuvers for landing.
This is the superior side for landscape photography. Keep your camera ready roughly 15-20 minutes into the flight for the Lake District. Morning flights offer the best illumination for the western fells and coastal features.
Glasgow Cityscape
Aerial view of the River Clyde, the SEC Armadillo, and the historic grid system of the city center shortly after takeoff.
Southern Uplands
Rolling green hills and moorlands of the Scottish Borders as the flight heads south.
North Pennines
Views of the 'backbone of England' with its high moorlands and deep valleys.
Yorkshire Dales
The distinctive limestone pavements and patchwork fields of Northern Yorkshire.
Derby and Nottingham
The urban sprawl of the East Midlands becomes visible during the final descent into EMA.
Sit on the left for better views of the Scottish Borders and the North Pennines. This side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun over the Irish Sea.
Distance: 393 km (244 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 39 min
Departure: GLA (55.8718986511, -4.43306016922)
Arrival: EMA (52.8311004639, -1.32806003094)
Route Type: Domestic
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