The left side offers the only real scenic highlight of this short flight: the Channel Islands at takeoff, giving it a slight edge over the uniformly flat, featureless English countryside seen on both sides during the brief cruise and landing.
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Flight Path
Jersey to East Midlands is 253 miles (407 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
English Channel crossing, southern England coastline near the Solent, flat farmland of Hampshire and the East Midlands
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from JER
LEFTDeparting Jersey on runway 26 heads west before the turn north, giving left-side passengers a clear view of Jersey's rocky west coast and the other Channel Islands (Guernsey, Sark) receding behind as the aircraft climbs over open water.
Landing at EMA
LEFTOn approach to East Midlands runway 27 from the east, left-side passengers get a slightly better angle over the rolling farmland and reservoirs of Leicestershire, though the terrain here is uniformly flat with little distinguishing scenery on either side.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Jersey (JER) to East Midlands (EMA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Jersey to East Midlands. The left side offers the only real scenic highlight of this short flight: the Channel Islands at takeoff, giving it a slight edge over the uniformly flat, featureless English countryside seen on both sides during the brief cruise and landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Jersey in Jersey?
During takeoff from Jersey (JER), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Jersey on runway 26 heads west before the turn north, giving left-side passengers a clear view of Jersey's rocky west coast and the other Channel Islands (Guernsey, Sark) receding behind as the aircraft climbs over open water. Notable sights include: Jersey's west coast cliffs, Guernsey, Sark, St Ouen's Bay.
What can I see when landing at East Midlands in East Midlands?
When landing at East Midlands (EMA), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to East Midlands runway 27 from the east, left-side passengers get a slightly better angle over the rolling farmland and reservoirs of Leicestershire, though the terrain here is uniformly flat with little distinguishing scenery on either side. Notable sights include: Leicestershire farmland, Charnwood Forest hills, small reservoirs, patchwork fields.
How long is the flight from Jersey to East Midlands?
The flight from Jersey (JER) to East Midlands (EMA) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 253 miles (407 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Jersey to East Midlands flight path pass over?
English Channel crossing, southern England coastline near the Solent, flat farmland of Hampshire and the East Midlands