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BHX → TXL
Which side of the plane to sit from Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham) to Berlin-Tegel Airport (Berlin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for seeing the industrial heart of Europe and the iconic landmarks of Berlin and Potsdam upon arrival.
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Port of Rotterdam
Witness the colossal scale of the Europoort and Maasvlakte container terminals along the Dutch coast.
The Rhine River
Cross over the winding Rhine as it flows through the industrial landscapes of the Netherlands and Germany.
Potsdam Palaces
See the historic Sanssouci Palace and the surrounding Great Garden from a bird's-eye perspective.
Berlin Skyline
A stunning view of the TV Tower (Fernsehturm), the Reichstag, and the Victory Column during the descent.
Seat yourself on the right side for the best urban sightseeing. As you enter German airspace, look south to catch the Harz Mountains in the distance. During the approach into Tegel, the right side usually offers the best views of central Berlin landmarks, especially if the plane is landing from the east.
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The Wash Estuary
View the unique square-shaped bay on the East Anglian coast and its intricate tidal sandbanks.
West Frisian Islands
Spot the chain of sandy islands along the Dutch coast, including Texel and Vlieland.
Volkswagen Wolfsburg
On the northern path, the massive factory complex and the Autostadt towers are visible to the left.
Tegel Forest
Enjoy the deep green canopy of the Forst Tegel as the aircraft aligns for the final landing approach.
The left side is ideal for morning departures from Birmingham to avoid the glare of the southern sun. Keep an eye out early for the Norfolk coastline. This side is also excellent for viewing the natural scenery of the lakes north of Berlin during the final minutes of flight.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 1,016 km (631 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Arrival: TXL (52.5597, 13.2877)
Route Type: International
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