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BHX → GLA
Which side of the plane to sit from Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham) to Glasgow International Airport (Glasgow)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of England's iconic Lake District and the rugged Southern Uplands of Scotland, concluding with a dramatic vista of Glasgow's city center during the final approach.
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Peak District
Lush valleys and gritstone ridges of Derbyshire and the dark peak area visible early in the flight.
Lake District
Unrivaled views of Windermere, Helvellyn, and the high fells of England's most famous national park.
Southern Uplands
Rolling green hills and the historic landscape of the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway.
Glasgow Skyline
A close-up view of the River Clyde, the SEC Hydro, and the city center during the standard descent into Runway 23.
Choose the right side for the most dramatic inland terrain. Mid-morning flights offer the best lighting for the Lake District fells. On the final approach to GLA, look out for the University of Glasgow's spire and the geometric patterns of the city's West End.
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Aerial views of the sprawling Birmingham metro area and its industrial heritage shortly after departure.
Cumbrian Coastline
Sweeping views of the Irish Sea and the sandy expanses of Morecambe Bay and the Fylde coast.
Solway Firth
The natural border between England and Scotland with its intricate tidal patterns and wetlands.
Isle of Arran
The dramatic peaks of Goat Fell and the 'Sleeping Warrior' visible across the Firth of Clyde on clear days.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Irish Sea. This side is often less prone to direct solar glare during the northward afternoon journey. Watch for the Isle of Man in the far distance if flying at higher altitudes.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 418 km (260 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Arrival: GLA (55.8718986511, -4.43306016922)
Route Type: Domestic
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