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LBA → LCA
Which side of the plane to sit from Leeds Bradford Airport (Leeds) to Larnaca International Airport (Larnaca)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the snow-capped Swiss Alps and a breathtaking perspective of the Venetian Lagoon and the Adriatic coastline during the descent toward the Mediterranean.
English Channel & Dover
Clear views of the White Cliffs of Dover and the busy shipping lanes of the English Channel shortly after departure.
Swiss & Italian Alps
Dramatic aerial views of the Bernese Oberland and high-altitude peaks as the plane transits Central Europe.
Venice and the Lagoon
On many flight paths, the distinctive S-shape of the Grand Canal and the islands of Venice are visible to the left.
Adriatic Coast
A long stretch of the Italian eastern coastline, featuring turquoise waters and coastal resorts like Rimini.
Pindus Mountains
The rugged, mountainous spine of Northern Greece as you transition from the Adriatic to the Aegean.
Sit on the left for softer lighting; since the flight heads southeast, the sun remains on the right side of the aircraft for most of the day, reducing glare for photos of the Alps. Look out approximately 75-90 minutes after takeoff for the best mountain views. In winter, the snow cover on the Alps is exceptionally vivid on this side.
The Peak District
Immediate views of the green valleys and rolling hills of Northern England right after takeoff from LBA.
Rhine Valley
The winding Rhine river and the forested regions of Western Germany and Eastern France.
The Cyclades
A stunning mosaic of Greek islands including Mykonos and Santorini dotting the deep blue Aegean Sea.
Rhodes & Dodecanese
The large island of Rhodes is frequently visible as the flight begins its final descent phase toward Cyprus.
Akamas Peninsula
The rugged western tip of Cyprus and the Paphos coastline as the aircraft approaches Larnaca from the west.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Mediterranean. It also offers the best views of the Greek island clusters in the Aegean. Be aware that the sun can be quite intense on this side during midday flights, so keep your window shade partially down to manage heat and brightness.
Distance: 3,453 km (2,146 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 4 min
Departure: LBA (53.86589813232422, -1.6605700254440308)
Arrival: LCA (34.875099182128906, 33.62490081787109)
Route Type: International
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