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MAN → LCA
Which side of the plane to sit from Manchester Airport (Manchester) to Larnaca International Airport (Larnaca)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more diverse sequence of landscapes, featuring the dense urban centers of Western Europe, the high peaks of the Austrian Alps, and a scenic approach over the northern coastline of Cyprus.
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Rhine-Ruhr Region
View the industrial heartland of Germany and the winding Rhine river shortly after crossing the North Sea.
Austrian Alps
Spectacular vistas of the snow-capped peaks in the Hohe Tauern range and the Eastern Alps.
Danube Bend
Look for the distinctive curves of the Danube River as it flows through the Balkan Peninsula.
Taurus Mountains
Dramatic views of the rugged mountain ranges in southern Turkey before crossing the Mediterranean.
Kyrenia Range
During the final descent, enjoy views of the narrow mountain range running along the northern coast of Cyprus.
For daytime flights, the left side avoids the harshest southern sun glare. On arrival, the aircraft often performs a U-turn over the sea to land toward the west, providing the left side with a full panoramic view of the Cypriot coastline and the ghost town of Varosha in the distance.
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English Channel
Views of the busy shipping lanes and the French coastline near Calais upon exiting UK airspace.
Swiss Alps
Depending on the specific airway, distant views of the higher peaks like the Matterhorn may be visible.
Dalmatian Coast
The stunning blue waters and white limestone islands of Croatia visible from high altitude.
Greek Islands
A birds-eye view of the Cyclades or Rhodes as you transition toward the Levantine Sea.
Larnaca Salt Lake
Just before touchdown, look down to see the white salt crust or seasonal pink waters of the airport's neighboring lake.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunset if flying on an evening departure. It offers the best views of the vast Mediterranean horizon during the final hour of flight. Keep a lookout for the Greek island of Rhodes, which is a common waypoint for this route.
Book Hotels in LarnacaDistance: 3,469 km (2,156 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 5 min
Departure: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Arrival: LCA (34.875099182128906, 33.62490081787109)
Route Type: International
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