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MAH → NCL
Which side of the plane to sit from Menorca Airport (Menorca) to Newcastle Airport (Newcastle)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the snow-capped Pyrenees during the first half of the flight and provides iconic views of the English south coast and the Pennines during the descent.
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Pyrenees Mountains
A spectacular crossing of the high peaks forming the natural border between Spain and France.
Loire Valley
Look down over central France to spot the winding Loire River and its famous Renaissance chateaux.
Normandy Coast
Views of the historic D-Day landing beaches and the white chalk cliffs near Le Havre.
Isle of Wight
The distinct diamond shape of the island and the busy waters of the Solent coming into the UK.
The Pennines
The scenic 'backbone of England' provides a rolling green and brown backdrop during the final approach.
Newcastle City & Tyne
Depending on the wind direction, you may get a perfect view of the Tyne Bridge and St. James' Park.
Sit on the right for the most dramatic mountain scenery over the Pyrenees. This side also typically offers the best views of the English south coast landmarks. For morning flights, the sun will be on this side, so keep your window blind down initially to avoid glare.
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Ciutadella de Menorca
Aerial view of the historic port city at the western tip of Menorca shortly after takeoff.
Gironde Estuary
The massive river mouth near Bordeaux, where the Garonne and Dordogne rivers meet the Atlantic.
Brittany Peninsula
The rugged, jagged coastline of western France, including the islands of the Iroise Sea.
Bristol Channel
Views of the Severn Bridges connecting England and Wales, with Cardiff visible to the north.
Lake District
On a clear day, the southern peaks of the Lake District are visible during the descent into Newcastle.
Choose the left side for sunset views if flying in the late afternoon. It is also the better side for spotting the dramatic coastline of western France. Look out for the Welsh mountains as you cross from the Celtic Sea into English airspace.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 1,743 km (1,083 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 19 min
Departure: MAH (39.86259841918945, 4.2186498641967765)
Arrival: NCL (55.037498474121094, -1.6916699409484863)
Route Type: International
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