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GRO → EMA
Which side of the plane to sit from Girona Airport (Gerona) to East Midlands Airport (East Midlands)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the eastern Pyrenees, potential glimpses of the Paris metropolitan area, and a better angle of the London skyline and Silverstone Circuit during the descent.
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Andorra & Eastern Pyrenees
High-altitude views of the microstate and the Mediterranean-facing slopes of the range.
Paris Horizon
On clear days, the Eiffel Tower and La Défense skyscraper district are visible in the distance.
The English Channel
One of the world's busiest shipping lanes, filled with cargo vessels and ferries.
London Skyline
Panoramic views of the Thames, The Shard, and the City during the mid-UK transit.
Silverstone Circuit
The iconic British Grand Prix race track is often clearly visible on the final approach to EMA.
The right side is ideal for spotting major urban landmarks. Look for Paris approximately 50 minutes after departure. During the descent into East Midlands, the right side often gets a spectacular view of the Peak District's southern edges if the wind is blowing from the north.
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Western Pyrenees
Dramatic snow-capped peaks and deep valleys shortly after takeoff from Girona.
Loire Valley
Aerial views of the 'Garden of France' featuring winding rivers and historic estates.
Isle of Wight
The distinctive diamond shape of the island and the Needles rock formation upon entering UK airspace.
The Cotswolds
Quintessential English countryside with rolling green hills and honey-colored stone villages.
Cherbourg Peninsula
The rugged western tip of Normandy extending into the English Channel.
Choose the left side for optimal morning lighting on the mountain ranges. It provides a great view of the Solent waterway as you cross the English coast. Keep an eye out for the white cliffs near the Dorset border if the flight path tracks slightly west.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 1,253 km (779 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: GRO (41.901000976999995, 2.7605500221)
Arrival: EMA (52.8311004639, -1.32806003094)
Route Type: International
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