The great-circle path clips the Alps near Bern, then tracks the Dolomites, Dinaric Alps along the Croatian and Albanian coast, and finally the Pindus range of mainland Greece — all sitting to the left of the flight path for most of the cruise, giving that side a more continuous run of mountain scenery than the largely sea-dominated right side.
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Flight Path
Manchester to Kos is 1,812 miles (2,916 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Champagne region of northern France, the Swiss/Bernese Alps near Bern, the Dolomites and Venice-Trieste area of northern Italy, the Adriatic Sea off Croatia and Albania, and the Pindus mountains of mainland Greece before crossing the Aegean to Kos
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MAN
LEFTOff runway 23 the jet climbs southwest before banking left onto its southeast routing, giving left-side passengers a clear look back over Manchester's city center and the Cheshire Plain, with the Peak District's rolling hills visible on the horizon as the aircraft climbs.
Landing at KGS
RIGHTSummer Meltemi winds put Kos on runway 32, so the approach swings in from the southeast over open Aegean water. This lines up the Bodrum Peninsula of Turkey and its mountainous coastline on the right side, just a few miles across the strait, along with Kos's own hilltop castle and coastline sliding past before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Manchester (MAN) to Kos (KGS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manchester to Kos. The great-circle path clips the Alps near Bern, then tracks the Dolomites, Dinaric Alps along the Croatian and Albanian coast, and finally the Pindus range of mainland Greece — all sitting to the left of the flight path for most of the cruise, giving that side a more continuous run of mountain scenery than the largely sea-dominated right side.
What can I see during takeoff from Manchester in Manchester?
During takeoff from Manchester (MAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Off runway 23 the jet climbs southwest before banking left onto its southeast routing, giving left-side passengers a clear look back over Manchester's city center and the Cheshire Plain, with the Peak District's rolling hills visible on the horizon as the aircraft climbs. Notable sights include: Manchester city skyline, Cheshire Plain, Peak District hills, Pennine foothills.
What can I see when landing at Kos in Kos?
When landing at Kos (KGS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Summer Meltemi winds put Kos on runway 32, so the approach swings in from the southeast over open Aegean water. This lines up the Bodrum Peninsula of Turkey and its mountainous coastline on the right side, just a few miles across the strait, along with Kos's own hilltop castle and coastline sliding past before touchdown. Notable sights include: Bodrum Peninsula (Turkey), Aegean Sea straits, Kos Town and castle, Dikeos mountain ridge on Kos.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Kos?
The flight from Manchester (MAN) to Kos (KGS) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,812 miles (2,916 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Manchester to Kos flight path pass over?
Champagne region of northern France, the Swiss/Bernese Alps near Bern, the Dolomites and Venice-Trieste area of northern Italy, the Adriatic Sea off Croatia and Albania, and the Pindus mountains of mainland Greece before crossing the Aegean to Kos