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NQY → LGW
Which side of the plane to sit from Newquay Cornwall Airport (Newquai) to London Gatwick Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic North Cornish coastline immediately after takeoff and the rolling landscapes of the North Downs on the final approach to Gatwick.
North Cornish Coastline
Dramatic cliffs and the turquoise waters of Watergate Bay and Mawgan Porth right after departure.
Camel Estuary
Clear views of Padstow and the winding sandy banks of the estuary leading to the Atlantic.
Exmoor National Park
Panoramic views of the rugged moorland and high sea cliffs bordering the Bristol Channel.
North Downs
The scenic chalk ridge of the North Downs is highly visible during the descent into the London basin.
Gatwick Approach
Excellent views of the M25 and the dense suburban landscape of the Surrey-Sussex border.
Sit on the left for the best morning light on the cliffs of Cornwall. These seats offer a front-row view of the surfing beaches near Newquay. During the winter, the low sun angle provides dramatic shadows across the Mendip Hills and North Downs.
The Eden Project
The distinctive geodesic domes of the Eden Project near St Austell are visible shortly after takeoff.
Dartmoor National Park
The vast, wild granite tors and rolling hills of Devon provide a stark, beautiful landscape mid-flight.
Solent and Isle of Wight
On clear days, the distant English Channel and the silhouette of the Isle of Wight can be seen to the south.
The New Forest
A sprawling canopy of ancient woodland and heathland visible as the plane crosses over Hampshire.
South Downs
The rolling green hills of the South Downs National Park are prominent as you enter the Gatwick air corridor.
The right side is best for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct southern sun. Look for the white 'biomes' of the Eden Project early in the flight. This side also offers a better chance of seeing the English Channel shipping lanes on high-visibility days.
Distance: 347 km (216 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 35 min
Departure: NQY (50.44060134887695, -4.995409965515137)
Arrival: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Route Type: Domestic
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