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SOU → NCL
Which side of the plane to sit from Southampton Airport (Southampton) to Newcastle Airport (Newcastle)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a scenic traverse of England's iconic National Parks and historic university towns, providing a classic view of the English countryside and the Pennine 'backbone'.
Oxford Spires
Aerial view of the historic 'Dreaming Spires' of Oxford University and the winding River Thames shortly after takeoff.
The Cotswolds
Vast stretches of rolling limestone hills and honey-colored stone villages in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Peak District National Park
Dramatic views of the Dark Peak moorlands and the rugged gritstone edges as you head north over Central England.
Yorkshire Dales
A patchwork of dry-stone walls, green valleys, and limestone pavements characteristic of the Northern English landscape.
North Pennines
The high, wild moorlands of the North Pennines AONB, often dusted with snow in winter months.
Sit on the left for the best views of the sun setting over the Welsh mountains and the Irish Sea in the distance on evening flights. This side provides a more consistent sequence of National Parks throughout the mid-flight phase.
South Downs
Immediately after departure from SOU, look out for the white chalk ridges and rolling green hills of the South Downs.
Humber Bridge
On clear days, the massive suspension bridge spanning the Humber Estuary is visible to the east near Hull.
North York Moors
The dark, expansive plateau of the North York Moors National Park, stretching toward the North Sea coast.
Durham Cathedral
The magnificent Romanesque cathedral and castle perched on a hill, visible during the descent into Newcastle.
The Tyne Bridges
On the final approach to NCL, catch a glimpse of the iconic bridges connecting Gateshead and Newcastle.
The right side is superior for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the North Sea. It is also the preferred side for spotting specific man-made landmarks like Durham Cathedral and the Tyne bridges during the landing sequence.
Distance: 455 km (283 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: SOU (50.95029830932617, -1.3567999601364136)
Arrival: NCL (55.037498474121094, -1.6916699409484863)
Route Type: Domestic
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