The right side edges ahead thanks to a stronger combination across the whole flight: Peak District hills at departure and likely Alpine terrain during the French-Italian portion of cruise, adding more variety than the left side's single standout moment on final approach into Crete.
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Flight Path
Manchester to Chania is 1,774 miles (2,855 km), a flight of about 4 hours 5 minutes.
Route crosses northern France, the Alpine foothills near the French-Italian border, the Adriatic Sea, and the Ionian Sea before reaching Crete
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Takeoff from MAN
RIGHTDeparting on runway 23 the aircraft climbs southwest over Cheshire before banking left onto its southeasterly track toward Europe. On the outside of that turn, right-side passengers get a good look at the Peak District's gritstone edges and rolling hills southeast of Manchester before the plane levels for cruise.
Landing at CHQ
LEFTLanding on runway 29 at Chania means approaching from the east along Crete's north coast before turning to land heading west-northwest. Passengers on the left (south) side get a dramatic view of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) rising sharply just inland, while the descent tracks past Souda Bay.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Manchester (MAN) to Souda (CHQ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manchester to Chania. The right side edges ahead thanks to a stronger combination across the whole flight: Peak District hills at departure and likely Alpine terrain during the French-Italian portion of cruise, adding more variety than the left side's single standout moment on final approach into Crete.
What can I see during takeoff from Manchester in Manchester?
During takeoff from Manchester (MAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing on runway 23 the aircraft climbs southwest over Cheshire before banking left onto its southeasterly track toward Europe. On the outside of that turn, right-side passengers get a good look at the Peak District's gritstone edges and rolling hills southeast of Manchester before the plane levels for cruise. Notable sights include: Manchester city center, Cheshire Plain, Peak District hills, Stockport/Greater Manchester sprawl.
What can I see when landing at Souda in Chania?
When landing at Souda (CHQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 29 at Chania means approaching from the east along Crete's north coast before turning to land heading west-northwest. Passengers on the left (south) side get a dramatic view of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) rising sharply just inland, while the descent tracks past Souda Bay. Notable sights include: White Mountains (Lefka Ori), Souda Bay, Akrotiri Peninsula, Chania coastline.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Chania?
The flight from Manchester (MAN) to Souda (CHQ) takes about 4 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,774 miles (2,855 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Manchester to Chania flight path pass over?
Route crosses northern France, the Alpine foothills near the French-Italian border, the Adriatic Sea, and the Ionian Sea before reaching Crete