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BFS → NCL
Which side of the plane to sit from Belfast International Airport (Belfast) to Newcastle Airport (Newcastle)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Belfast coastline upon departure and the dramatic transition from the Solway Firth into the North Pennines before landing.
Belfast Lough
A stunning aerial view of the city, the Harland & Wolff cranes, and the industrial heritage of the docks.
Ards Peninsula
The long, scenic strip of land separating Strangford Lough from the Irish Sea.
Solway Firth
The wide, tidal estuary that forms part of the border between England and Scotland, known for its shifting sands.
Lake District Peaks
On clear days, the northern fells of the Lake District National Park are visible to the south during the mid-flight cruise.
Hadrian's Wall Path
The rugged landscape of the Whin Sill where the Roman wall was built, visible just before the descent into Newcastle.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Irish Sea. Watch for the 'Galloway Hills' across the water shortly after leaving the NI coast. During the descent, look for the geometric patterns of the North Pennines moors.
Antrim Plateau
Dramatic basalt landscapes and green valleys stretching north towards the Causeway Coast immediately after takeoff.
The North Channel
The narrow strait of water separating Northern Ireland from Scotland, often dotted with ferries.
Southern Uplands
The rolling green hills and remote moors of South Scotland as the flight crosses the Galloway region.
Kielder Forest
England's largest forest and the massive Kielder Water reservoir visible as you cross the border into Northumberland.
Sit toward the front to avoid wing obstruction when viewing the Scottish coastline. On clear days, you may even spot the Isle of Arran to the far north. Morning flights are best as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the Scottish hills.
Distance: 293 km (182 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 29 min
Departure: BFS (54.6575012207, -6.21582984924)
Arrival: NCL (55.037498474121094, -1.6916699409484863)
Route Type: Domestic
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