The left side offers coastal scenery at both ends of the flight—the North Sea coast near Newcastle at takeoff and the Solent with the Isle of Wight at landing—giving it a clear edge over the right side's flat inland views.
Flight Path
Flat agricultural plains of the East Midlands and East Anglia, with the River Trent and River Great Ouse visible below during cruise
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from NCL
LEFTDeparting NCL on runway 07, the initial climb and turn south give left-side passengers a view of the Northumberland and Durham coastline with the North Sea, while the right side only shows the flat, unremarkable Tyne Valley countryside.
Landing at SOU
LEFTOn approach to SOU from the north, left-side passengers get views over Southampton Water and the Solent toward the Isle of Wight, a much more dynamic coastal scene than the inland Hampshire countryside visible from the right.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newcastle to Southampton. The left side offers coastal scenery at both ends of the flight—the North Sea coast near Newcastle at takeoff and the Solent with the Isle of Wight at landing—giving it a clear edge over the right side's flat inland views.
What can I see during takeoff from Newcastle in Newcastle?
During takeoff from Newcastle (NCL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing NCL on runway 07, the initial climb and turn south give left-side passengers a view of the Northumberland and Durham coastline with the North Sea, while the right side only shows the flat, unremarkable Tyne Valley countryside. Notable sights include: Northumberland coastline, mouth of the River Tyne, North Sea, Durham coast.
What can I see when landing at Southampton in Southampton?
When landing at Southampton (SOU), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to SOU from the north, left-side passengers get views over Southampton Water and the Solent toward the Isle of Wight, a much more dynamic coastal scene than the inland Hampshire countryside visible from the right. Notable sights include: Southampton Water, the Solent, Isle of Wight, Southampton docks.
How long is the flight from Newcastle to Southampton?
The flight from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) takes 1h 05m.
What does the Newcastle to Southampton flight path pass over?
Flat agricultural plains of the East Midlands and East Anglia, with the River Trent and River Great Ouse visible below during cruise