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SEN → VCE
Which side of the plane to sit from Southend Airport (Southend) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (Venice)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the clear winner for this route, offering a spectacular approach sequence that often includes a sweeping view of the Venetian Lagoon and the historic city center of Venice before landing.
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Thames Estuary
Immediate views of the Essex coastline and the meeting point of the Thames and the North Sea.
Champagne Region
Aerial perspectives of the historic vineyards and rolling hills of northeastern France.
The Dolomites
Dramatic, jagged limestone peaks of the Italian Alps visible as the descent begins.
Venetian Lagoon
A mosaic of islands, including Murano and Burano, set against the turquoise Adriatic waters.
Venice Historic Center
The iconic 'S' shape of the Grand Canal and St. Mark's Square usually visible on the final approach.
Sit on the left (seat A) for the most iconic arrival. Most flights into VCE approach from the northeast, meaning the plane flies past the city over the lagoon before turning into the runway. Morning flights provide excellent lighting for photography as the sun illuminates the red-tiled roofs of Venice from the east.
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The English Channel
Views of the world's busiest shipping lanes and the distant French coastline.
Swiss Alps
Stunning vistas of central Alpine glaciers and high-altitude peaks like the Jungfrau.
Lake Garda
Italy's largest lake is often visible in the distance as you cross the Po Valley.
Port of Marghera
A view of the industrial heart of the region contrasted against the ancient city.
While the left side gets the city view, the right side offers a more direct view of the high Alps during the mid-flight cruise. If traveling in winter, the snow-covered peaks of the Swiss and Austrian Alps are particularly breathtaking from this side during the middle 40 minutes of the flight.
Book Hotels in VeniceDistance: 1,089 km (677 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: SEN (51.5713996887207, 0.6955559849739075)
Arrival: VCE (45.505299, 12.3519)
Route Type: International
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