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PSA → LBA
Which side of the plane to sit from Pisa International Airport (Pisa) to Leeds Bradford Airport (Leeds)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is favored for this route as it offers a spectacular perspective of the highest peaks in the Alps, including the Mont Blanc massif, and a unique view of the white marble quarries of Carrara shortly after takeoff.
Carrara Marble Quarries
The famous white marble scars in the Apuan Alps, where Michelangelo sourced his stone, appearing like snow from above.
Mont Blanc Massif
Unparalleled views of the highest peak in Western Europe and the dramatic Aiguille du Midi needles.
Lake Geneva
The expansive, crescent-shaped lake with views across to Lausanne and the Swiss Jura mountain range.
Burgundy Vineyards
The organized geometric patterns of the Cote d'Or, home to some of the world's most prestigious wine estates.
Humber Bridge
The iconic suspension bridge crossing the Humber Estuary, visible to the east during the descent into West Yorkshire.
Choose the right side for the most dramatic mountain scenery, as the flight path typically stays just west of the highest Alpine summits. Morning flights avoid direct sunlight, making it perfect for photography of the Mont Blanc massif. During the final 15 minutes, look for the distinct shape of the Spurn Point spit to the east.
Ligurian Coastline
Early views of the Italian Riviera and the colorful, cliffside villages of the Cinque Terre shortly after departure.
Savoie Alps
Glacial valleys and the high-altitude peaks of the Tarentaise region as the flight crosses into French airspace.
Paris Silhouette
The sprawling urban grid of the French capital, with the Eiffel Tower often visible as a distant landmark to the west.
London Skyline
On clear days, the recognizable curves of the Thames and the skyscrapers of the City are visible to the left as you head north.
The Pennines
Rugged moorlands and the gritstone edges of the Peak District providing a scenic backdrop for the final approach.
On late afternoon departures, the left side provides a spectacular sunset view over the Atlantic and the English Channel. Keep an eye out for the twinkling lights of Paris mid-flight. As you reach Northern England, the dramatic hills of the Peak District offer a beautiful welcome to the Yorkshire region.
Distance: 1,432 km (890 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 55 min
Departure: PSA (43.683899, 10.3927)
Arrival: LBA (53.86589813232422, -1.6605700254440308)
Route Type: International
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