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SOU → LIG
Which side of the plane to sit from Southampton Airport (Southampton) to Limoges Airport (Limoges)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior departure sequence featuring the iconic Needles on the Isle of Wight and a better angle of the rugged Cotentin Peninsula upon entering French airspace.
The Needles
The famous row of three distinctive chalk stacks rising out of the sea off the Isle of Wight.
Cotentin Peninsula
The northern tip of Normandy including the port of Cherbourg and rugged coastal cliffs.
Mont-Saint-Michel
On very clear days, the famous island commune is visible on the western horizon.
Poitou Vineyards
Lush agricultural landscapes and geometric vineyard patterns as you head south.
Vienne River
The winding river valleys that define the landscape as you approach Limoges.
The right side is essential for seeing the Needles lighthouse. For evening flights, you will experience a beautiful sunset over the Atlantic/Bay of Biscay to the west. Keep an eye out for Mont-Saint-Michel about 20 minutes after crossing the coast.
Portsmouth Harbour
Clear views of the Spinnaker Tower and the historic naval dockyards shortly after takeoff.
The Solent
The busy strait separating mainland England from the Isle of Wight, often filled with yachts.
Alabaster Coast
Dramatic white chalk cliffs visible along the Upper Normandy coastline.
Loire Valley Chateaus
Grand estates and manicured gardens as you cross the middle of the Loire region.
Brenne Natural Park
The 'thousand ponds' region, showcasing a unique mosaic of water and greenery.
Sit on the left for views of the Eastern Solent and Portsmouth. During mid-day flights, the sun will be behind you for most of the journey, providing excellent lighting for photos of the French countryside.
Distance: 596 km (370 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: SOU (50.95029830932617, -1.3567999601364136)
Arrival: LIG (45.86280059814453, 1.1794400215148926)
Route Type: International
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