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BHX → INV
Which side of the plane to sit from Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham) to Inverness Airport (Inverness)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic landscapes of the Lake District and the rugged Western Highlands during the descent into the Great Glen.
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Lake District
Clear views of Windermere and the high fells of England's largest National Park roughly halfway through the flight.
Solway Firth
The sweeping sands and tidal channels marking the geographic border between England and Scotland.
Loch Lomond
The iconic southern gateway to the Highlands, easily identifiable by its large surface area and numerous islands.
Ben Nevis
The UK's highest peak is often visible to the west as the aircraft begins its final descent over the Grampian Mountains.
Opt for the left side on afternoon flights to have the sun behind you, which perfectly illuminates the textures of the Cumbrian and Scottish mountains. Keep your camera ready about 25 minutes after takeoff for the Lake District. In winter, the contrast of snow-capped peaks against the dark lochs is spectacular.
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Peak District
Glimpse the rolling gritstone edges and green valleys of Derbyshire shortly after departure from Birmingham.
Edinburgh Skyline
On clear days, the aircraft's track allows for a distant view of Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat to the east.
Forth Bridges
The three distinct bridges spanning the Firth of Forth, including the iconic red cantilever rail bridge.
Cairngorms National Park
The vast, high-altitude plateau and ancient pine forests of the UK's largest national park during the approach.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the North Sea. It offers the best view of the Moray Firth and the Kessock Bridge if the aircraft performs a standard approach from the east into Inverness. Watch for the change in terrain from the industrial Midlands to the wilder North Sea coastline.
Book Hotels in InvernessDistance: 584 km (363 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 58 min
Departure: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Arrival: INV (57.54249954223633, -4.047500133514403)
Route Type: Domestic
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