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NWI → MAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Norwich International Airport (Norwich) to Manchester Airport (Manchester)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the expansive waters of The Wash, the prominent silhouette of Lincoln Cathedral, and a superior view of the Manchester city skyline upon final approach into MAN airport.
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The Wash
The massive square-mouthed bay and estuary where East Anglia meets Lincolnshire, famous for its mudflats and sandbanks.
Lincoln Cathedral
A massive historic landmark sitting atop a limestone ridge, once the tallest building in the world.
Kinder Scout
The highest point in the Peak District, featuring dramatic gritstone plateaus and moorland.
Manchester Skyline
Excellent views of the Beetham Tower and Deansgate Square skyscrapers when approaching from the east.
The right side is ideal for capturing the transition from the flat coastal areas to the rugged Pennines. On clear days, Lincoln Cathedral is a major landmark to spot mid-flight. For the best lighting on the Manchester skyline, an evening flight is recommended as the city lights begin to glow.
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Norfolk Broads
Glimpses of the winding waterways and marshes immediately after takeoff from Norwich.
The Fens
Vast, flat reclaimed marshlands with distinctive geometric drainage patterns and dark fertile soil.
Southern Peak District
Rolling limestone hills and green valleys around Dovedale and the Derbyshire Dales.
Stockport Viaduct
One of the largest brick structures in the UK, visible just south of the flight path during the final descent.
Sit on the left if you prefer the afternoon sun behind you for better photography. Watch for the distinct 'patchwork quilt' effect of the East Anglian farmland. In winter, the flooded Ouse Washes can be quite striking.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 250 km (155 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 25 min
Departure: NWI (52.675800323500006, 1.28278005123)
Arrival: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Route Type: Domestic
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