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LBA → AGP
Which side of the plane to sit from Leeds Bradford Airport (Leeds) to Málaga Airport (Malaga)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Pyrenees crossing and the spectacular mountain-to-sea transition during the approach into Málaga, including views of the Sierra Nevada.
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The Peak District
Immediately after departure from LBA, enjoy views of the rugged moorlands and valleys of Northern England.
English Channel
Aerial view of the busy shipping lanes and the transition from the UK south coast to the French mainland.
Bordeaux Vineyards
Spot the sprawling wine estates and the winding Garonne river as you fly over Southwest France.
Central Pyrenees
A dramatic crossing into Spain featuring some of the highest snow-capped peaks in the range.
Castilian Plateau
The arid, high-altitude landscape of central Spain with its distinct red-earth patterns.
Sierra Nevada
Stunning views of the highest mountains in mainland Spain just before descending into Málaga.
For a morning flight, the left side will be in the sun; choose an afternoon flight to minimize glare. Keep your camera ready during the final 20 minutes of flight, as the aircraft often circles over the Alboran Sea, providing a panoramic view of the Costa del Sol and Málaga's port on the left.
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Isle of Wight
Clear views of the diamond-shaped island and the Needles lighthouse as you exit UK airspace.
French Atlantic Coast
Views of the sandy coastline and islands like Île d'Oléron and Île de Ré.
Bay of Biscay
A vast blue expanse that often provides views of the Cantabrian coastline of Northern Spain.
Madrid Skyline
On many flight paths, the Cuatro Torres skyscrapers of Madrid are visible in the distance to the right.
Olive Groves of Andalusia
The famous 'sea of olives' stretching across the rolling hills of the Jaén and Granada provinces.
Sierra de las Nieves
The limestone peaks and UNESCO biosphere reserve visible during the final descent into AGP.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to stay in the shade. During the descent, you may see the dramatic rock formations of the El Chorro gorge. If the plane approaches from the south, you will get a great view of the beaches of Torremolinos just before touchdown.
Book Hotels in MalagaDistance: 1,924 km (1,196 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min
Departure: LBA (53.86589813232422, -1.6605700254440308)
Arrival: AGP (36.67490005493164, -4.499110221862793)
Route Type: International
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