Loading map...

PMI destination photo
LBA destination photo

PMILBA

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a spectacular departure over the UNESCO-listed Tramuntana Mountains and superior views of the extinct volcanoes of central France and the English south coast.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
⛰️

Serra de Tramuntana

Dramatic limestone ridges of Mallorca's northern coast immediately after takeoff.

🏔️

Massif Central

The rugged terrain of central France featuring extinct volcanic peaks like Puy de Dôme.

🏰

Loire Valley

Gliding over the 'Garden of France' with views of historic châteaux and the winding Loire river.

🏝️

Isle of Wight

Aerial perspective of the Needles and the chalk cliffs of the southern English coastline.

🌳

The Peak District

Rolling green hills and moorlands as you descend through central England toward Yorkshire.

Sit on the left for the best views of the Tramuntana mountains during departure. On clear days in winter, the snow-capped Pyrenees may be visible in the distance to the west. For evening flights, this side enjoys the sunset over the Atlantic and the Bay of Biscay during the mid-portion of the journey.

Right Side Highlights
8.0
🏙️

Palma de Mallorca

Excellent views of the La Seu Cathedral and the sprawling Bellver Castle upon departure.

🌊

Gulf of Lion

The sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean as the flight crosses the French coastline.

🗼

Paris Cityscape

Distant views of the Eiffel Tower and the dense urban grid of the French capital.

🚢

English Channel

One of the world's busiest shipping lanes, often dotted with cargo ships and ferries.

🏟️

London Skyline

On clear days, the distant skyscrapers of the City and Canary Wharf are visible to the east.

The right side is ideal for catching the morning sun reflecting off the Mediterranean. It offers the best chance to spot the lights of Paris and London on night flights. During the final approach to LBA, you will likely see the urban sprawl of Leeds and the historic industrial architecture of West Yorkshire.

Top Activities in Leeds
Route Information

Distance: 1,626 km (1,010 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min

Departure: PMI (39.551700592, 2.73881006241)

Arrival: LBA (53.86589813232422, -1.6605700254440308)

Route Type: International

Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.