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BHX โ WAT
Which side of the plane to sit from Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham) to Waterford Airport (Waterford)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior coastal views, featuring the rugged Pembrokeshire coastline and a stunning approach over the historic Hook Head lighthouse and the Waterford Estuary.
Malvern Hills
The distinctive north-south ridge line of the Malverns is visible shortly after departing Birmingham.
Pembrokeshire Coast
Dramatic views of the cliffs and coves of West Wales before crossing the St George's Channel.
Hook Head
One of the oldest lighthouses in the world, marking the entrance to the Waterford Estuary.
Saltee Islands
Two small islands off the Wexford coast known for their significant puffin and gannet populations.
Waterford Estuary
The meeting point of the Rivers Barrow, Nore, and Suir as they flow into the Celtic Sea.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Irish coastline during descent. In the late afternoon, this side experiences less glare than the right. Keep an eye out for the white-and-black striped Hook Head lighthouse as the plane prepares for landing.
Shropshire Hills
The rolling green landscapes and ancient hill forts of the Welsh Marches borderlands.
Snowdonia (Eryri)
On clear days, the jagged peaks of North Wales, including Snowdon, dominate the northern horizon.
Cardigan Bay
A vast blue arc stretching from the Llลทn Peninsula down toward the Pembrokeshire border.
Mount Leinster
The highest peak in the Blackstairs Mountains, often visible as you cross into Irish airspace.
Wexford Farmland
The patchwork of fertile green fields that characterizes the 'Sunny Southeast' of Ireland.
The right side is ideal for mountain lovers, providing distant but clear views of Snowdonia in good weather. Use a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Welsh and Irish terrain perfectly.
Distance: 364 km (226 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Arrival: WAT (52.18719863891602, -7.086959838867188)
Route Type: International
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