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BHX â JER
Which side of the plane to sit from Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham) to Jersey Airport (Jersey)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the Dorset coastline and the archipelago of the Channel Islands including Guernsey and Sark during the descent.
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Cotswold Hills
Vibrant green patchwork fields and rolling hills of the English countryside south of Birmingham.
Poole Harbour
Views of Brownsea Island and one of the world's largest natural harbors on the Dorset coast.
Jurassic Coast
The dramatic cliffs and geological formations of this UNESCO World Heritage site near Lulworth.
Guernsey & Sark
Clear views of Jersey's neighboring islands as the aircraft begins its final descent over the water.
St. Ouen's Bay
Jersey's expansive western beach and Atlantic rollers visible just moments before touchdown on Runway 08/26.
Choose the right side for spectacular sunset views over the Atlantic on evening flights. Watch closely after crossing the English coast for the distinct shapes of Sark and Guernsey to the northwest. If the wind is from the west, the final approach provides an intimate view of Jersey's rugged western cliffs.
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Birmingham City
Clear views of the Bullring and city center shortly after takeoff from BHX depending on departure direction.
The Solent
Busy shipping lanes and maritime traffic between the mainland and the Isle of Wight.
Isle of Wight
Excellent bird's-eye view of the diamond-shaped island and the iconic Needles rock formation.
Normandy Coast
Distant glimpses of the French shoreline near Cherbourg on the horizon during the cross-channel transit.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side is particularly rewarding if the aircraft is put into a holding pattern to the east of Jersey, as it offers the best views of the French coast.
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Get eSIMs for JerseyDistance: 362 km (225 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Arrival: JER (49.20790100097656, -2.1955099105834956)
Route Type: International
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