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JER → LBA
Which side of the plane to sit from Jersey Airport (Jersey) to Leeds Bradford Airport (Leeds)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the English Channel to the Jurassic Coast and a clear look at the rugged western fringes of the Peak District during the descent into Leeds.
St Ouen's Bay
Sweeping views of Jersey's western coastline and the Atlantic swell immediately after takeoff.
Jurassic Coast
The distinctive red sandstone cliffs of East Devon and Dorset as the aircraft crosses the English coastline.
The Malvern Hills
The sharp, ancient ridgeline of the Malverns standing out prominently from the Severn Valley.
Manchester Skyline
Distinguishable high-rises of the North West's largest city visible to the west of the flight path.
Dark Peak Moorlands
The wild, high moorlands and plateaus of the northern Peak District during the final approach.
Sit on the left for the best coastal entry into mainland England. Morning flights provide excellent front-lighting on the Devon cliffs. During descent, the contrast between the industrial North and the wild moorlands is most striking from this side.
Alderney
A bird's eye view of the northernmost Channel Island shortly after departing Jersey.
The Solent
Distal views of the busy maritime lanes and the silhouette of the Isle of Wight.
Birmingham
The vast urban expanse of the West Midlands and the intricate 'Spaghetti Junction' motorway network.
Derby and Nottingham
The twin cities of the East Midlands are often visible as the plane tracks northwards.
Sheffield
Views of the Steel City and the Don Valley just before entering the Leeds Bradford landing pattern.
The right side is ideal for spotting Alderney early in the flight and the urban geography of central England. Late afternoon flights offer the best warm lighting for the Midlands' cities. Keep an eye out for the eastern edges of the Peak District during the arrival phase.
Distance: 519 km (322 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 52 min
Departure: JER (49.20790100097656, -2.1955099105834956)
Arrival: LBA (53.86589813232422, -1.6605700254440308)
Route Type: International
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