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BHD → EMA
Which side of the plane to sit from George Best Belfast City Airport (Belfast) to East Midlands Airport (East Midlands)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a spectacular departure over Belfast's industrial heritage followed by clear views of the Mersey Estuary and the Cheshire landscape during descent.
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Harland & Wolff Cranes
The iconic yellow 'Samson and Goliath' cranes dominate the Belfast skyline immediately after takeoff.
Strangford Lough
A stunning glimpse of the UK's largest sea lough with its numerous small drumlin islands.
Liverpool Waterfront
Clear views of the Mersey, the Albert Dock, and the historic Liver Building as you cross into England.
Jodrell Bank Observatory
The massive white dish of the Lovell Telescope is often visible in the Cheshire countryside below.
Cheshire Plain
A patchwork of green fields and rural estates during the descent into the East Midlands.
The right side is ideal for seeing Belfast's famous shipyard. As you approach EMA, look for the River Trent snaking through the landscape. For the best lighting, evening flights provide a beautiful sunset over the Irish Sea on this side.
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Belfast Lough
Expansive views of the deep-water inlet and the coastal towns of Holywood and Bangor.
Carrickfergus Castle
A well-preserved Norman castle visible on the northern shore shortly after takeoff.
Isle of Man
Mid-flight views of Snaefell and the rugged coastline of this island in the Irish Sea.
The Peak District
Dramatic landscapes of Kinder Scout and the dark peak moorlands during the final approach.
Choose the left side for coastal views during departure and a perspective of the Northern English mountains in the distance. Morning flights offer softer light for photography of the Irish Sea crossing.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 359 km (223 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: BHD (54.61809921264648, -5.872499942779541)
Arrival: EMA (52.8311004639, -1.32806003094)
Route Type: Domestic
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