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NQY → MAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Newquay Cornwall Airport (Newquai) to Manchester Airport (Manchester)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of inland terrain, including the Welsh mountains and a scenic descent over the Cheshire Plain and Peak District fringes.
Bodmin Moor
Ancient granite moorlands and prehistoric landscapes visible in northeastern Cornwall.
Brecon Beacons
Dramatic views of the central South Wales mountain range and its sandstone peaks.
Shropshire Hills
The rolling green countryside and wooded ridges of the English-Welsh border.
Cheshire Plain
A patchwork of fertile farmland and rural villages as the aircraft enters the North West.
Peak District
The dark moorlands and gritstone edges of the national park visible to the east during landing.
The right side is ideal for spotting the Jodrell Bank Lovell Telescope on the Cheshire Plain during the final approach. Morning flights offer the best illumination for the Welsh mountains, highlighting the ridges and valleys.
North Cornwall Coast
Breathtaking views of rugged cliffs and turquoise bays near Padstow shortly after takeoff.
Bristol Channel
The expansive crossing from the South West peninsula over to the Welsh coastline.
Cardigan Bay
A long-distance perspective of the sweeping West Wales coast and the Irish Sea.
Snowdonia Peaks
On clear days, the jagged silhouettes of the Eryri mountains are visible to the north.
Liverpool Bay
Aerial views of the Mersey Estuary and the Liverpool docks during the descent phase.
Choose the left side for sunset flights to catch the golden hour over the Atlantic. Seat yourself ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the North Cornwall beaches immediately after departure from Newquay.
Distance: 374 km (232 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 37 min
Departure: NQY (50.44060134887695, -4.995409965515137)
Arrival: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Route Type: Domestic
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