Loading map...

LEI destination photo
MAN destination photo

LEIMAN

Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the unique Tabernas Desert upon departure, the rugged Spanish interior, and the iconic green landscapes of the English Peak District during the descent into Manchester.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
🏜️

Tabernas Desert

Fly directly over Europe's only true desert, famous as a filming location for classic Western movies.

🏔️

Serranía de Cuenca

The rugged, pine-covered mountain ranges of eastern Castile-La Mancha offer striking topographical contrast.

⚓

Basque Coastline

The dramatic cliffs and inlets of Northern Spain are visible before crossing the water toward France.

🏰

Brittany Peninsula

If the flight path tracks slightly east, the jagged coastline of northwestern France becomes visible.

🏞️

Peak District

The rolling hills, reservoirs, and stone-walled fields of the Peak District are a highlight during the Manchester arrival.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides the best perspective of the unique arid landscapes in Almería. During landing at MAN (especially on Runway 23R), the right side offers a beautiful panorama of the Cheshire and Derbyshire countryside.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
🏔️

Sierra Nevada

Catch a glimpse of mainland Spain's highest peaks to the west shortly after takeoff from Almería.

🏙️

Madrid Metropolitan Area

Detailed views of the Spanish capital's sprawl and its surrounding satellite towns during the cruise phase.

⛰️

Cantabrian Mountains

Dramatic limestone peaks visible as the aircraft prepares to leave the Spanish mainland.

🌊

Bay of Biscay

Vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, often featuring large cargo vessels and dramatic cloud formations.

🔭

Jodrell Bank

Look for the massive white dish of the Lovell Telescope in the Cheshire countryside during the final approach.

Choose the left side for sunset views on evening flights as the sun dips over the Atlantic. This side is also excellent for spotting the urban density of central Spain. Keep your camera ready during the final 10 minutes of flight for a potential sighting of the iconic Jodrell Bank observatory.

Top Activities in Manchester
Route Information

Distance: 1,836 km (1,141 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 27 min

Departure: LEI (36.84389877319336, -2.3701000213623047)

Arrival: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)

Route Type: International

Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.