Leeds to Zadar flight pathLBAZAD

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Flight time2h 50m
Distance1,020
Heading124° → 137°
Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 4.0 right

The right side wins due to fleeting Alpine views during cruise over Switzerland/northern Italy and the dramatic Adriatic coastline and island approach into Zadar, while the left side offers mostly flat, unremarkable terrain throughout the flight.

Takeoff · LBARIGHTYorkshire Dales, Pennine hills, Leeds-Bradford urban area
Landing · ZADRIGHTKornati Islands, Dalmatian coastline, Zadar peninsula

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Southern England countryside, English Channel, French Alps foothills near Switzerland, northern Italian plains, and the Adriatic Sea approaching the Croatian coast

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from LBA

RIGHT

Departing LBA on runway 32, the aircraft climbs northwest before turning southeast onto its route, briefly exposing the Yorkshire Dales and Pennine hills to the right of the aircraft. The left side mostly shows flat farmland toward York and the Vale of York.

Yorkshire DalesPennine hillsLeeds-Bradford urban areaVale of York

Landing at ZAD

RIGHT

On approach into Zadar, especially with a landing on runway 31 or 13 from over the Adriatic, the right side offers views of the Dalmatian coastline and the Kornati archipelago's scattered limestone islands. The left side mainly faces inland toward the flatter Croatian interior.

Kornati IslandsDalmatian coastlineZadar peninsulaAdriatic Sea

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Zadar (ZAD)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Leeds to Zadar. The right side wins due to fleeting Alpine views during cruise over Switzerland/northern Italy and the dramatic Adriatic coastline and island approach into Zadar, while the left side offers mostly flat, unremarkable terrain throughout the flight.

What can I see during takeoff from Leeds Bradford in Leeds?

During takeoff from Leeds Bradford (LBA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing LBA on runway 32, the aircraft climbs northwest before turning southeast onto its route, briefly exposing the Yorkshire Dales and Pennine hills to the right of the aircraft. The left side mostly shows flat farmland toward York and the Vale of York. Notable sights include: Yorkshire Dales, Pennine hills, Leeds-Bradford urban area, Vale of York.

What can I see when landing at Zadar in Zadar?

When landing at Zadar (ZAD), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Zadar, especially with a landing on runway 31 or 13 from over the Adriatic, the right side offers views of the Dalmatian coastline and the Kornati archipelago's scattered limestone islands. The left side mainly faces inland toward the flatter Croatian interior. Notable sights include: Kornati Islands, Dalmatian coastline, Zadar peninsula, Adriatic Sea.

How long is the flight from Leeds to Zadar?

The flight from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Zadar (ZAD) takes 2h 50m.

What does the Leeds to Zadar flight path pass over?

Southern England countryside, English Channel, French Alps foothills near Switzerland, northern Italian plains, and the Adriatic Sea approaching the Croatian coast