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LBA → BCN
Which side of the plane to sit from Leeds Bradford Airport (Leeds) to Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the clear winner for this route, primarily for the iconic descent into Barcelona where the city skyline, beachfront, and Sagrada Familia are frequently visible, plus a spectacular view of the high Pyrenees peaks during cruise.
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Leeds and York
Aerial views of the urban landscape of West and North Yorkshire shortly after takeoff from LBA.
Paris Distant View
On clear days, the distant silhouette of the Parisian suburbs and the Eiffel Tower may be visible on the horizon.
Massif Central
The dramatic volcanic peaks and rugged plateaus of south-central France.
High Pyrenees
The snow-capped ridge of the Pyrenees mountains forming the natural border between France and Spain.
Barcelona Skyline
During the standard coastal approach, the Sagrada Familia and Agbar Tower are visible against the city grid.
Costa Brava
The beautiful rugged coastline and turquoise waters north of Barcelona as the plane begins its final turn.
For the best experience, choose an 'A' seat. On morning flights, the sun will be behind the plane or to the right, providing perfect lighting for photography of the Pyrenees and Barcelona city. If the flight arrives from the north over the sea, the left side offers an uninterrupted panorama of the entire Catalan capital.
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Peak District
The rolling hills and green valleys of the Peak District National Park south of Leeds.
English Channel
Views of the busy shipping lanes and the French coastline near Dieppe or Le Havre.
Loire Valley
The winding Loire River and the patchwork of vineyards in central-western France.
Montserrat
The unique, serrated multi-peaked mountain range located near Barcelona, home to the famous monastery.
Port of Barcelona
A bird's eye view of the massive container ships and cruise liners docked in the industrial harbor.
Mediterranean Sea
Vast blue expanses as the flight tracks along the southern Spanish coastline before touchdown.
Select an 'F' seat if you prefer watching the sunset on late afternoon flights. This side is excellent for spotting the Montserrat mountain range during the descent phase. Note that if the aircraft lands from the south (less common), this side will have the better view of the city, but the left remains more reliable for scenery.
Book Hotels in BarcelonaDistance: 1,425 km (885 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 54 min
Departure: LBA (53.86589813232422, -1.6605700254440308)
Arrival: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Route Type: International
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