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GRO → MAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Girona Airport (Gerona) to Manchester Airport (Manchester)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the high Pyrenees peaks shortly after takeoff and superior perspectives of the western French coastline and the English borderlands.
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Pyrenees High Peaks
Dramatic aerial views of the snow-capped border mountains between Spain and France.
Loire Valley
Glimpses of the winding Loire River and the historic chateaus of central France.
Atlantic Coastline
The rugged western edge of France where the land meets the Bay of Biscay.
Isle of Wight
The iconic diamond-shaped island and the Needles rock formations as you enter UK airspace.
Shropshire Hills
Lush green rolling hills of the English countryside during the descent into Manchester.
Sit on the left for the best mountain photography; the sun will be behind or above you during midday flights, reducing glare. Look out immediately after takeoff as the plane climbs directly over the Pyrenees. In the final 20 minutes, watch for the distinctive coastline of Southern England.
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Massif Central
Ancient volcanic plateaus and rugged terrain of south-central France.
Paris Distance View
On very clear days, the sprawl of the French capital is visible to the East.
English Channel
The world's busiest shipping lanes with numerous ferries and cargo ships visible.
Birmingham & Midlands
The dense urban landscape and industrial heritage of central England.
Peak District
Dark peak moorlands and limestone valleys visible just before landing at MAN.
The right side is excellent for seeing the English Midlands and the edge of the Peak District on arrival. If landing on Runway 23R, the right side often gets a great view of the Cheshire plains. Morning flights are preferred on this side to keep the sun on the opposite side of the aircraft.
Book Hotels in ManchesterDistance: 1,327 km (825 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min
Departure: GRO (41.901000976999995, 2.7605500221)
Arrival: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Route Type: International
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