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LCY → ABZ
Which side of the plane to sit from London City Airport (London) to Aberdeen Dyce Airport (Aberdeen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a continuous panorama of the UK's eastern coastline, featuring iconic landmarks like Whitby Abbey and the rugged cliffs of the North Sea.
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Thames Barrier
The massive steel flood gates protecting London, visible immediately after takeoff.
Spurn Point
A unique, narrow sand spit stretching across the mouth of the Humber Estuary.
Whitby Abbey
The dramatic Gothic ruins atop the East Yorkshire cliffs that inspired Dracula.
Farne Islands
Spot the small, rocky outcrops off the coast of Northumberland, famous for puffins.
St Andrews
The historic Old Course and the coastal town known as the home of golf.
The right side is the scenic winner. Morning flights offer the best light on the coastline. Keep your camera ready as you pass over the Northumberland coast for some of the UK's most pristine beaches.
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London Skyscrapers
Excellent views of Canary Wharf and the Shard during the initial climb from LCY.
The Fens
Flat, geometric agricultural landscapes of Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.
The Pennines
Distant views of the mountainous ridge forming the backbone of Northern England.
Forth Bridges
The world-famous bridges crossing the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh during descent.
Royal Deeside
The lush valleys and forests leading toward the Cairngorms National Park.
Sit on the left if you prefer inland views and want a chance to spot the London skyline. During winter, look for snow-capped peaks in the Cairngorms to the northwest during the final approach.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 650 km (404 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 5 min
Departure: LCY (51.505299, 0.055277999999999994)
Arrival: ABZ (57.20190048217773, -2.1977798938751216)
Route Type: Domestic
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