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LCY â GLA
Which side of the plane to sit from London City Airport (London) to Glasgow International Airport (Glasgow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the London skyline upon departure and the breathtaking peaks of the Lake District as you cross into Northern England.
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London Landmarks
Unbeatable views of Canary Wharf, the Shard, and the Thames loop on a standard westerly departure from LCY.
The Lake District
Stunning aerial vistas of Windermere and the rugged fells of Cumbria during the mid-flight cruise.
Solway Firth
The dramatic coastline and sandbanks where the English and Scottish borders meet at the sea.
Clyde Estuary
Glimpses of the Isle of Arran and the coastal towns of Ayrshire during the final approach into Glasgow.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare while viewing the English countryside. If the wind is from the west, you will get a spectacular view of Central London immediately after takeoff. Watch for the transition from the industrial Midlands to the green expanses of the North. In winter, the snow-capped Cumbrian peaks are a major highlight.
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Olympic Park
Clear views of the London Stadium and the ArcelorMittal Orbit shortly after climbing away from East London.
Yorkshire Dales
The unique limestone landscapes and rolling green hills of the Yorkshire countryside visible to the east.
The Pennines
Aerial perspective of the high moors and reservoirs that form the central mountain range of England.
Glasgow City Center
Detailed views of the city's grid system and the River Clyde as the plane descends into the airport.
The right side is perfect for seeing the sun rise over the North Sea on early morning departures. Keep an eye out for the historic city of York in the distance. During the descent, you may catch a glimpse of the Trossachs mountains to the north if the aircraft loops for a runway 23 landing at GLA. Sit behind the wing for the clearest view of the ground.
Book Hotels in GlasgowDistance: 568 km (353 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: LCY (51.505299, 0.055277999999999994)
Arrival: GLA (55.8718986511, -4.43306016922)
Route Type: Domestic
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