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MAN → EXT
Which side of the plane to sit from Manchester Airport (Manchester) to Exeter International Airport (Exeter)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the English Midlands to the Severn Estuary and the rugged North Devon coast.
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Shropshire Hills
Stunning views of the Long Mynd and the rugged borderlands between England and Wales.
Severn Bridges
The M4 and M48 suspension bridges are architectural highlights as you cross the vast Severn Estuary.
Bristol Channel
Watch the dramatic tidal range of the estuary as it expands toward the Atlantic Ocean.
Forest of Dean
Look for the dense canopy of this ancient woodland located between the River Wye and the River Severn.
Exmoor National Park
On a clear day, the rugged coastline where Exmoor meets the Bristol Channel is visible to the southwest.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Welsh mountains. The crossing of the Severn Estuary is the route's scenic peak; ensure you are looking out about 25 to 30 minutes into the flight for the bridges.
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Peak District
View the rolling limestone plateaus and gritstone edges of the southern Peak District shortly after departure.
The Potteries
Observe the sprawl of Stoke-on-Trent, the historic heart of the UK ceramics industry.
Cotswolds AONB
Look out over the golden stone villages and undulating hills of the Gloucestershire countryside.
Mendip Hills
Identify the limestone ridge that separates the Bristol area from the Somerset Levels.
Glastonbury Tor
A prominent landmark rising from the flat Somerset landscape, visible during the final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side offers better views of the inland English countryside and iconic Somerset landmarks like Glastonbury Tor during the approach to Exeter.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 301 km (187 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Arrival: EXT (50.73440170288086, -3.4138898849487305)
Route Type: Domestic
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