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SOU → NCE
Which side of the plane to sit from Southampton Airport (Southampton) to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (Nice)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the French Riviera coastline, including Cannes and Antibes, during the final approach into Nice.
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Portsmouth & Solent
Aerial views of the Spinnaker Tower and the historic naval dockyards immediately after departure.
Normandy Coast
The dramatic white cliffs and historic beaches of the French northern coastline.
Paris Skyline
On clear days, the distant silhouette of the Eiffel Tower and the urban sprawl of Paris to the east.
Western Alps
Distances views of the snow-capped peaks of the French Alps as the flight progresses south.
Cap d'Antibes
A close-up view of luxury villas and yachts along the Mediterranean coast during descent.
Promenade des Anglais
The iconic palm-lined waterfront of Nice visible seconds before touchdown.
Sit on the left for the legendary landing at NCE. Most flights arrive from the west, banking over the sea to align with the runway, giving left-seat passengers a perfect view of the city. Morning flights provide the best lighting for the coastline without glare.
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The Needles
The iconic chalk stacks at the western tip of the Isle of Wight visible during the climb out.
Channel Shipping
Clear views of the world's busiest shipping lanes between England and France.
Massif Central
The rugged terrain and ancient volcanic peaks of south-central France.
Rhone Valley
The winding Rhone River and the patchwork of vineyards in the Provence region.
Verdon Gorge
Distant views of the turquoise waters within the deep limestone canyon.
Mediterranean Horizon
Expansive views of the deep blue sea, with Corsica occasionally visible on the horizon in high visibility.
The right side is excellent for viewing the geographic diversity of central France. It is the preferred side for afternoon flights, as the sun will be on the left side of the aircraft, reducing glare for photos of the Massif Central and the Mediterranean horizon.
Book Hotels in NiceDistance: 1,036 km (644 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: SOU (50.95029830932617, -1.3567999601364136)
Arrival: NCE (43.658401489300005, 7.215869903560001)
Route Type: International
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