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MAN → KEF
Which side of the plane to sit from Manchester Airport (Manchester) to Keflavik International Airport (Keflavik)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Scottish Outer Hebrides during the cruise and provides the best angle for the dramatic volcanic landscapes of the Reykjanes Peninsula during the descent into Keflavik.
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Isle of Man
Clear views of the Snaefell mountain and the coastline shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Outer Hebrides
Stunning aerial perspectives of Harris and Lewis, featuring white sandy beaches and turquoise waters.
North Atlantic
The transition from the shallow shelf to the deep ocean, often seeing various cloud formations and shipping lanes.
Reykjanes Peninsula
Aerial view of recent volcanic eruption sites, vast lava fields, and rugged craters during the final approach.
Reykjavík City
Depending on the wind direction, you may get a distant view of the capital's colorful rooftops and Hallgrímskirkja.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Scottish coast. For late-night winter flights, keep your window shade open and your eyes peeled for the Aurora Borealis, as the flight path moves directly into the auroral oval. During the descent, the left side typically offers a better view of the steaming geothermal areas near the Blue Lagoon.
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Lake District
Immediate views of Windermere and the rolling Cumbrian fells after departing Manchester.
Scottish Highlands
Breathtaking views of the Grampian Mountains and potentially Ben Nevis on clear days.
Faroe Islands
On more easterly flight paths, the dramatic cliffs of the Faroes can sometimes be spotted in the distance.
Vatnajökull Glacier
Glimpses of Europe's largest glacier on the horizon as the plane approaches the Icelandic coastline.
Grindavík Coast
Views of the southern coastline and the breaking waves of the North Atlantic against the basalt rocks.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while crossing the Atlantic. It is the better side for spotting the Lake District national park within the first 15 minutes of flight. If the plane approaches Keflavik from the south over the ocean, the right side provides a panoramic view of the vast Icelandic south coast glaciers.
Book Hotels in KeflavikDistance: 1,653 km (1,027 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 12 min
Departure: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Arrival: KEF (63.985000610352, -22.605600357056)
Route Type: International
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