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LBA → SOU
Which side of the plane to sit from Leeds Bradford Airport (Leeds) to Southampton Airport (Southampton)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the rugged beauty of the Peak District and the quintessential English countryside of the Cotswolds before descending near the New Forest.
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Peak District National Park
Dramatic views of the gritstone ridges and rolling moorlands of northern England's premier national park.
The Cotswolds
An extended view of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty characterized by golden stone villages and green hills.
Highclere Castle
The famous real-life location of Downton Abbey can often be spotted in the Hampshire countryside west of the flight path.
New Forest National Park
Ancient woodland and heathland provide a lush green backdrop just before landing at Southampton.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Bristol Channel in the distance. During the winter, the snow-capped peaks of the Derbyshire hills provide an excellent photography opportunity early in the flight.
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Leeds City Center
Immediate views of the Leeds financial district and urban landscape shortly after takeoff from LBA.
Eastern Peak District
The transition from the industrial West Midlands to the scenic fringes of the Derbyshire dales.
Oxford Spires
The historic university city and its 'dreaming spires' are often clearly visible to the east mid-flight.
Winchester Cathedral
A stunning view of the medieval cathedral and the historic city of Winchester during the final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and get the best view of the historic towns of the South. Keep your camera ready as you pass Oxford for a classic aerial shot of the university colleges.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 325 km (202 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 33 min
Departure: LBA (53.86589813232422, -1.6605700254440308)
Arrival: SOU (50.95029830932617, -1.3567999601364136)
Route Type: Domestic
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