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LPL → CCF
Which side of the plane to sit from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (Liverpool) to Carcassonne Airport (Carcassonne)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the historic Massif Central volcanic region during the cruise and provides the iconic perspective of the medieval Cité de Carcassonne during the final approach.
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The Midlands
Views of the industrial heartlands of England as you depart south from Liverpool.
English Channel
The crossing over the busy shipping lanes between the South Coast and Normandy.
Loire Valley Chateaux
The winding Loire river dotted with historic French estates and renaissance architecture.
Massif Central
A stunning view of the ancient volcanic domes and rugged plateaus of central France.
La Cité de Carcassonne
The world-famous double-walled medieval fortress visible just before touchdown.
Choose the left side for the best chance to see the Carcassonne Citadel during the standard approach. For morning flights, the sun will be on this side, so bring sunglasses or a polarizing filter for photography. During winter, the snow-capped peaks of the Massif Central are a major highlight on this side.
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Welsh Borderlands
The rolling hills and valleys along the boundary between England and Wales.
Isle of Wight
The diamond-shaped island and the Solent visible as you leave the English coast.
French Atlantic Coast
Distant glimpses of the Bay of Biscay and the sandy shores of Western France.
Dordogne & Bordeaux
Vast expanses of world-class vineyards and limestone river valleys.
Pyrenees Mountains
The jagged, snow-capped border between France and Spain visible on the southern horizon.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side, providing soft lighting for the landscape. Keep your eyes peeled for the Pyrenees during the descent; while they are south of the airport, the flight path often offers a panoramic view of the range to the southwest.
Book Hotels in CarcassonneDistance: 1,187 km (738 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: LPL (53.33359909057617, -2.849720001220703)
Arrival: CCF (43.21599960327149, 2.3063199520111084)
Route Type: International
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