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LHR → LBA
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to Leeds Bradford Airport (Leeds)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side typically offers more consistent urban landmarks, including a potential view of the London skyline during easterly departures and the industrial landscape of South Yorkshire.
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Central London
Spectacular views of the Thames, The Shard, and Canary Wharf if the flight departs towards the east.
East Midlands Hubs
Direct aerial views of Leicester and Nottingham, including their prominent football stadiums.
Sherwood Forest
The sprawling ancient woodland of Nottinghamshire, famous for its association with Robin Hood.
Sheffield & South Yorkshire
The dense urban and industrial landscape of the 'Steel City' during the transition to the North.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the glare of the sun. Request a seat in front of the wing for an unobstructed view of London during takeoff (Runway 09R/L). Watch for the cooling towers of power stations along the Trent Valley, which are iconic regional landmarks.
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Oxfordshire Spire View
Distant views of the historic university city and the surrounding Cotswolds area to the west.
The Peak District
The rugged gritstone edges and rolling green hills of the southern Pennines as you cross northern Derbyshire.
Manchester Skyline
On clear days, the high-rise clusters of Manchester and Salford are visible on the western horizon.
Calder Valley
The deep, wooded valleys of West Yorkshire as the aircraft begins its final descent into LBA.
Sit on the left if you prefer natural landscapes over urban areas. The late afternoon sun provides excellent lighting over the Peak District. On approach, keep an eye out for the distinct topography of the Yorkshire Dales in the distance.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 278 km (173 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 28 min
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: LBA (53.86589813232422, -1.6605700254440308)
Route Type: Domestic
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