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MJV → MAN
Which side of the plane to sit from San Javier Airport (Murcia) to Manchester Airport (Manchester)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior visual journey, featuring the unique Mar Menor lagoon at takeoff, the dramatic Picos de Europa mountains in Northern Spain, and a spectacular approach over the Welsh mountains and the Mersey Estuary.
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Mar Menor & La Manga
Immediately after takeoff, view the expansive saltwater lagoon and the thin strip of the La Manga sandbar.
Picos de Europa
Jagged limestone peaks of the Cantabrian Mountains as the aircraft exits the Spanish mainland.
Brittany Peninsula
The rugged, rocky western tip of France jutting into the Atlantic Ocean.
Eryri (Snowdonia)
Breath-taking views of the highest mountains in Wales during the initial descent phase.
Liverpool Waterfront
Clear views of the Mersey Estuary and the iconic Liverpool skyline before turning for final approach.
Murcia City
A glimpse of the regional capital's cathedral and urban sprawl shortly after departure.
Book a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. For morning flights, the left side is shaded, providing better conditions for photography of the Spanish interior. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, the left side typically gets the best view of the North Wales coast and the Wirral Peninsula.
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Costa Cálida
The golden beaches and Mediterranean coastline stretching north toward Alicante.
Gironde Estuary
The massive river mouth near Bordeaux, surrounded by world-famous vineyards.
Île de Ré
The distinct white-sand island and the bridge connecting it to La Rochelle.
Normandy Coastline
The historic beaches and white cliffs of Northern France before crossing the Channel.
The Peak District
Rolling green hills and moorlands of the UK's first national park on final approach.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic. It offers the best perspective of the French Atlantic coast and is excellent for spotting the Isle of Wight if the flight path tracks slightly further east over the English Channel.
Book Hotels in ManchesterDistance: 1,736 km (1,079 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 19 min
Departure: MJV (37.775001525878906, -0.8123890161514282)
Arrival: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Route Type: International
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