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LGW → TLS
Which side of the plane to sit from London Gatwick Airport (London) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (Toulouse)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the French Atlantic coastline, the prestigious Bordeaux wine region, and the world-renowned Airbus assembly plant during the final descent.
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Isle of Wight
Distant views of the Solent and the English south coast shortly after takeoff.
Normandy Coastline
Excellent views of the rugged French cliffs and the historic D-Day landing beaches.
Bordeaux Vineyards
Geometric patterns of world-famous vineyards as you pass the Gironde estuary area.
Garonne River
The shimmering Garonne river guiding the aircraft's path toward the Occitanie region.
Airbus Factory
An exclusive bird's-eye view of the massive A350 and A320 assembly lines at TLS airport.
The right side is essential for aviation enthusiasts, as it faces the massive Airbus 'AeroConstellation' site just seconds before touchdown. For the best photography, morning flights provide excellent front-lighting of the French coast.
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Sussex Weald
Lush green landscapes of the High Weald AONB immediately after departing Gatwick.
The English Channel
Aerial view of the busy shipping lanes between the UK and the Normandy coast.
Loire Valley
Gliding over the 'Garden of France' with potential sightings of grand historic chateaus.
Massif Central
Distances views of the rugged volcanic plateaus and peaks of central France to the east.
Toulouse Center
Views of the iconic terracotta rooftops of the 'Pink City' during the southern arrival loop.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep a sharp eye out mid-flight for the meandering loops of the Seine and Loire rivers, which are often highly reflective from this angle.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 844 km (524 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Arrival: TLS (43.629101, 1.36382)
Route Type: International
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