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BHX → ABZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham) to Aberdeen Dyce Airport (Aberdeen)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular vantage point for the English and Scottish eastern coastlines, including historic landmarks and the North Sea scenery.
Durham Cathedral
The massive Romanesque towers of the cathedral and the castle are often visible when passing over the Northeast.
Northumberland Coast
Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring vast sandy beaches and coastal cliffs.
Holy Island
Lindisfarne and its tidal causeway are clearly visible as the plane crosses towards the Scottish border.
St Andrews
The historic home of golf and its famous Old Course can be spotted as the flight crosses the Firth of Tay.
North Sea Coastline
Dramatic cliffside views and the North Sea horizon during the final approach into Aberdeen.
The right side is the prime choice for coastal enthusiasts. Morning flights offer the best lighting on the cliffs and beaches. Keep your camera ready as you pass Newcastle for a sequence of castles including Alnwick and Bamburgh along the coast.
Birmingham City Center
Aerial view of the Bullring, Rotunda, and the urban sprawl of the West Midlands immediately after departure.
Peak District National Park
The rolling limestone plateaus and gritstone ridges of Derbyshire visible during the initial climb.
Yorkshire Dales
Lush green valleys and stone-walled fields as the flight heads north over Northern England.
Southern Uplands
The wild, remote hills of the Scottish Borders providing a rugged landscape before the descent.
Cairngorms National Park
On a clear day, the distant snow-capped peaks of the UK's largest national park are visible to the northwest.
Sit on the left for better views of the inland national parks and the sunset if flying in the evening. This side avoids direct glare during morning flights heading north. Look for the Lake District far in the distance during mid-flight.
Distance: 529 km (329 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Arrival: ABZ (57.20190048217773, -2.1977798938751216)
Route Type: Domestic
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