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SOU → MAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Southampton Airport (Southampton) to Manchester Airport (Manchester)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of historic Oxford, the urban sprawl of Birmingham, and the rugged moorlands of the Peak District during the descent into Manchester.
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South Downs
The eastern edges of the chalk downlands visible during the initial climb.
Oxford Spires
The historic university city and its 'dreaming spires' are often visible mid-flight.
Birmingham Cityscape
A clear view of the UK's second city, including its dense network of canals and motorways.
Silverstone Circuit
The home of British motor racing is frequently identifiable east of the flight path.
Peak District National Park
Dramatic gritstone edges and green valleys during the descent into Manchester.
The right side is excellent for late afternoon flights, offering golden hour lighting over the English Midlands. As the plane descends into Manchester, look for the contrast between the wild Peak District hills and the industrial landscape of the city.
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Winchester Cathedral
Visible almost immediately after takeoff, one of the largest cathedrals in Europe.
Salisbury Plain
A vast plateau known for its rich archaeology and military training areas.
The Cotswolds
A classic English landscape of rolling green hills and honey-colored stone villages.
Shropshire Hills
The distinctive ridges of the Long Mynd and the Stiperstones visible to the west.
Cheshire Plain
The flat, fertile expanse of dairy farmland as you approach the Greater Manchester area.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side provides a great perspective of the Welsh borders in the distance on a clear day. Watch for the Severn Estuary shimmering on the horizon to the far west.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 274 km (170 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 27 min
Departure: SOU (50.95029830932617, -1.3567999601364136)
Arrival: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Route Type: Domestic
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