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Our Recommendation
8.5

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.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Durham Cathedral

The massive Romanesque towers of the cathedral and the castle are often visible when passing over the Northeast.

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Northumberland Coast

Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring vast sandy beaches and coastal cliffs.

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Holy Island

Lindisfarne and its tidal causeway are clearly visible as the plane crosses towards the Scottish border.

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St Andrews

The historic home of golf and its famous Old Course can be spotted as the flight crosses the Firth of Tay.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Birmingham City Center

Aerial view of the Bullring, Rotunda, and the urban sprawl of the West Midlands immediately after departure.

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Peak District National Park

The rolling limestone plateaus and gritstone ridges of Derbyshire visible during the initial climb.

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Yorkshire Dales

Lush green valleys and stone-walled fields as the flight heads north over Northern England.

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Southern Uplands

The wild, remote hills of the Scottish Borders providing a rugged landscape before the descent.

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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.

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Route Information

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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