While the right side wins the dramatic Dubrovnik coastal takeoff, the left side offers a more consistent payoff across the flight, with a chance of distant Alpine peaks during cruise and the rolling Pennine landscape on the Leeds approach, giving it the edge overall.
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Flight Path
Dubrovnik to Leeds is 1,197 miles (1,927 km), a flight of about 3 hours 5 minutes.
The route crosses the Dinaric Alps of Croatia and Slovenia, skirts the eastern edge of the Austrian/Bavarian Alps near the Danube valley, then continues over the flat plains of southern Germany and the Netherlands before crossing the North Sea into northern England.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DBV
RIGHTDeparting DBV on runway 29, the climb-out curves north of the airport, putting Dubrovnik's walled Old Town, the Elaphiti Islands, and the indented Dalmatian coastline on the right side of the aircraft as it gains altitude.
Landing at LBA
LEFTOn approach into LBA runway 32 from the southeast, the aircraft crosses the Vale of York before turning onto final, giving passengers on the left a view of the rolling green Pennine foothills and Yorkshire Dales rising to the west.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Leeds Bradford (LBA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubrovnik to Leeds. While the right side wins the dramatic Dubrovnik coastal takeoff, the left side offers a more consistent payoff across the flight, with a chance of distant Alpine peaks during cruise and the rolling Pennine landscape on the Leeds approach, giving it the edge overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Dubrovnik in Dubrovnik?
During takeoff from Dubrovnik (DBV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing DBV on runway 29, the climb-out curves north of the airport, putting Dubrovnik's walled Old Town, the Elaphiti Islands, and the indented Dalmatian coastline on the right side of the aircraft as it gains altitude. Notable sights include: Dubrovnik Old Town and city walls, Lokrum Island, Elaphiti Islands, Dalmatian coastline.
What can I see when landing at Leeds Bradford in Leeds?
When landing at Leeds Bradford (LBA), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into LBA runway 32 from the southeast, the aircraft crosses the Vale of York before turning onto final, giving passengers on the left a view of the rolling green Pennine foothills and Yorkshire Dales rising to the west. Notable sights include: Yorkshire Dales foothills, Pennine hills, patchwork farmland of the Vale of York, Leeds-Bradford urban fringe.
How long is the flight from Dubrovnik to Leeds?
The flight from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) takes about 3 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,197 miles (1,927 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dubrovnik to Leeds flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Dinaric Alps of Croatia and Slovenia, skirts the eastern edge of the Austrian/Bavarian Alps near the Danube valley, then continues over the flat plains of southern Germany and the Netherlands before crossing the North Sea into northern England.