The right side wins on both ends of the flight and through the middle: a rural English departure view, a look at the Alps during cruise, and a coastal, Old Town-facing arrival into Dubrovnik, versus a plainer, sea-and-inland view on the left.
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Flight Path
Manchester to Dubrovnik is 1,201 miles (1,932 km), a flight of about 3 hours 5 minutes.
The route crosses the English Channel near the Strait of Dover, continues over northeastern France and Switzerland where the Alps are visible below, then passes over the Po Valley of northern Italy before crossing the Adriatic Sea toward the Dalmatian coast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MAN
RIGHTDeparting on runway 23, the aircraft climbs southwest before turning left onto the southeast routing, putting the Cheshire Plain and the rolling gritstone hills of the Peak District on the right. The left side mostly shows Manchester's urban sprawl and the flatter Pennine foothills, which are less visually distinct from altitude.
Landing at DBV
RIGHTOn approach to runway 29, the aircraft turns in from over the Adriatic and tracks northwest toward the coast, placing Dubrovnik's Old Town walls, the harbor, and Lokrum Island on the right side of the cabin during the final descent. The left side faces open sea and the darker limestone hills inland, offering far less to look at.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Manchester (MAN) to Dubrovnik (DBV)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manchester to Dubrovnik. The right side wins on both ends of the flight and through the middle: a rural English departure view, a look at the Alps during cruise, and a coastal, Old Town-facing arrival into Dubrovnik, versus a plainer, sea-and-inland view on the left.
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 before turning left onto the southeast routing, putting the Cheshire Plain and the rolling gritstone hills of the Peak District on the right. The left side mostly shows Manchester's urban sprawl and the flatter Pennine foothills, which are less visually distinct from altitude. Notable sights include: Peak District hills (Kinder Scout area), Cheshire Plain farmland, Manchester's southern suburbs receding behind.
What can I see when landing at Dubrovnik in Dubrovnik?
When landing at Dubrovnik (DBV), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to runway 29, the aircraft turns in from over the Adriatic and tracks northwest toward the coast, placing Dubrovnik's Old Town walls, the harbor, and Lokrum Island on the right side of the cabin during the final descent. The left side faces open sea and the darker limestone hills inland, offering far less to look at. Notable sights include: Dubrovnik Old Town city walls, Lokrum Island, Elaphiti Islands offshore, Adriatic coastline cliffs.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Dubrovnik?
The flight from Manchester (MAN) to Dubrovnik (DBV) takes about 3 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,201 miles (1,932 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Manchester to Dubrovnik flight path pass over?
The route crosses the English Channel near the Strait of Dover, continues over northeastern France and Switzerland where the Alps are visible below, then passes over the Po Valley of northern Italy before crossing the Adriatic Sea toward the Dalmatian coast.