The right side benefits from the scenic departure turn over Cyprus's coastline and, more importantly, from views of the Alps during the cruise phase as the flight path crosses from Italy into France, giving it more varied and dramatic scenery overall than the left side's flatter Mediterranean and Cheshire plain views.
Flight Path
The route crosses the Aegean Sea near the Greek mainland, continues over the Adriatic Sea toward Italy, and passes near the Alps (Dolomites and Swiss Alpine peaks) before flying over the French countryside and the English Channel toward southern England.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from LCA
RIGHTDeparting Larnaca on runway 22, the aircraft climbs out over the sea and banks right onto its northwest routing, swinging the coastline into view on the right side. Passengers get a clear look at Larnaca Bay, the salt lake, and the Cape Greco headland before the plane levels off over open water.

Landing at MAN
LEFTOn approach into Manchester, the flight path passes south of the Pennines before turning onto final, giving left-side passengers a view of the Peak District's green hills and reservoirs. The right side mostly overlooks the flatter Cheshire plain and suburban sprawl.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Larnaca (LCA) to Manchester (MAN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Larnaca to Manchester. The right side benefits from the scenic departure turn over Cyprus's coastline and, more importantly, from views of the Alps during the cruise phase as the flight path crosses from Italy into France, giving it more varied and dramatic scenery overall than the left side's flatter Mediterranean and Cheshire plain views.
What can I see during takeoff from Larnaca in Larnaca?
During takeoff from Larnaca (LCA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Larnaca on runway 22, the aircraft climbs out over the sea and banks right onto its northwest routing, swinging the coastline into view on the right side. Passengers get a clear look at Larnaca Bay, the salt lake, and the Cape Greco headland before the plane levels off over open water. Notable sights include: Larnaca Salt Lake, Larnaca Bay, Cape Greco peninsula, Ayia Napa coastline.
What can I see when landing at Manchester in Manchester?
When landing at Manchester (MAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Manchester, the flight path passes south of the Pennines before turning onto final, giving left-side passengers a view of the Peak District's green hills and reservoirs. The right side mostly overlooks the flatter Cheshire plain and suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Peak District hills, Kinder Scout plateau, Derbyshire reservoirs, Cheshire plain farmland.
How long is the flight from Larnaca to Manchester?
The flight from Larnaca (LCA) to Manchester (MAN) takes 5h 10m.
What does the Larnaca to Manchester flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Aegean Sea near the Greek mainland, continues over the Adriatic Sea toward Italy, and passes near the Alps (Dolomites and Swiss Alpine peaks) before flying over the French countryside and the English Channel toward southern England.