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BHX → DUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham) to Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Dutch coastline, the massive Port of Rotterdam, and a detailed look at the industrial Ruhr region during the final approach into Düsseldorf.
Birmingham Cityscape
Immediate views of Birmingham's urban center and the iconic Bullring area shortly after takeoff from BHX.
Cambridge
Aerial perspective of the historic University of Cambridge and its distinctive gothic architecture in the East of England.
The North Sea Crossing
The transition from the English coastline to the vast North Sea, often dotted with wind farms and cargo ships.
Port of Rotterdam
The world-renowned Europoort and Maasvlakte industrial complexes, featuring massive container ships and storage tanks.
The Ruhr Valley
A dense network of cities and industrial heritage sites marking the heart of Germany's industrial region.
Sit in front of the wing for unobstructed views of the Dutch coast. For morning flights, this side is ideal as it faces away from the direct sun, reducing glare on the window. Watch for the Maeslantkering storm surge barrier near Hook of Holland.
London Skyline
On clear days, the distant silhouette of London's skyscrapers and the Shard can be seen to the south.
Thames Estuary
The wide mouth of the River Thames where it meets the sea, featuring the Dartford Crossing.
Port of Antwerp
Views of the winding Scheldt river and the massive inland docks of Belgium's primary port.
De Groote Peel
A distinctive Dutch national park consisting of peat moorlands and wetlands near the German border.
Düsseldorf Rhine Tower
The prominent Rheinturm and the modern Media Harbour become visible during the final descent into DUS.
The right side is excellent for evening flights to catch the sunset over the tail. Keep an eye out for the distinct star-shaped fortifications typical of Dutch border towns. If the flight path takes a southerly route, London's sprawl is much clearer from this side.
Distance: 598 km (372 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Route Type: International
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