As the flight tracks southeast from England across France into the Alps and onward over the Adriatic, Greece, and the Aegean, the more dramatic terrain and coastline consistently fall on the southern (right) side of the aircraft, culminating in a mountainous, island-studded approach into Dalaman.
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Flight Path
Liverpool to Dalaman is 1,900 miles (3,057 km), a flight of about 4 hours 5 minutes.
The route crosses the French Alps near the Franco-Italian border, continues over the Adriatic Sea, mainland Greece, and the Aegean Sea with its scattered islands before reaching the southwestern Turkish coast near Dalaman.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from LPL
LEFTDeparting Liverpool on runway 27, the aircraft typically banks south over the Mersey Estuary, giving left-side passengers a good view of Liverpool's docks and the Welsh coastline before the turn onto the southeast track toward Europe.
Landing at DLM
RIGHTOn approach into Dalaman with runway 19 in use, the descent path comes in from the north over the Taurus Mountain foothills, with the Gulf of Gökova and its indented, mountainous coastline visible off the right side as the aircraft lines up for landing.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Liverpool (LPL) to Dalaman (DLM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Liverpool to Dalaman. As the flight tracks southeast from England across France into the Alps and onward over the Adriatic, Greece, and the Aegean, the more dramatic terrain and coastline consistently fall on the southern (right) side of the aircraft, culminating in a mountainous, island-studded approach into Dalaman.
What can I see during takeoff from Liverpool in Liverpool?
During takeoff from Liverpool (LPL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Liverpool on runway 27, the aircraft typically banks south over the Mersey Estuary, giving left-side passengers a good view of Liverpool's docks and the Welsh coastline before the turn onto the southeast track toward Europe. Notable sights include: Mersey Estuary, Liverpool docks, Wirral Peninsula, North Wales coastline.
What can I see when landing at Dalaman in Dalaman?
When landing at Dalaman (DLM), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Dalaman with runway 19 in use, the descent path comes in from the north over the Taurus Mountain foothills, with the Gulf of Gökova and its indented, mountainous coastline visible off the right side as the aircraft lines up for landing. Notable sights include: Taurus Mountain foothills, Gulf of Gökova, Dalaman River delta, pine-covered coastal ridges.
How long is the flight from Liverpool to Dalaman?
The flight from Liverpool (LPL) to Dalaman (DLM) takes about 4 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,900 miles (3,057 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Liverpool to Dalaman flight path pass over?
The route crosses the French Alps near the Franco-Italian border, continues over the Adriatic Sea, mainland Greece, and the Aegean Sea with its scattered islands before reaching the southwestern Turkish coast near Dalaman.