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BUD → LBA
Which side of the plane to sit from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest) to Leeds Bradford Airport (Leeds)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Budapest skyline upon departure and superior views of the rolling Peak District and Sheffield urban area during the arrival phase into Yorkshire.
Budapest Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Hungarian Parliament Building and Buda Castle shortly after takeoff if departing towards the west.
Humber Bridge
Spot the massive suspension bridge spanning the Humber Estuary as the aircraft enters English airspace near Grimsby.
Port of Rotterdam
Aerial perspective of the sprawling industrial docks and massive container ships at the mouth of the Rhine.
Peak District
The rugged, green landscapes of northern England's first national park are often visible on the southern approach.
Sheffield & South Yorks
Detailed views of the urban landscape of South Yorkshire as the plane descends towards Leeds Bradford Airport.
Opt for a seat forward of the wing to capture the Budapest city center clearly. On morning flights, the sun is positioned to the south, providing excellent front-lighting for the UK coastline and the Yorkshire hills. Check the wind direction; a westerly landing at LBA provides the best Peak District views.
Danube Bend
Look for the dramatic 'U' turn of the Danube river through the volcanic hills of Visegrád north of Budapest.
Dutch Polders
Geometric patterns of reclaimed land and the vast IJsselmeer lake provide a striking visual over the Netherlands.
North Sea Wind Farms
Vast arrays of offshore wind turbines visible in the waters between the European mainland and the UK.
York Minster
The massive medieval cathedral and the historic walled city of York are often visible during the final descent.
Yorkshire Wolds
Rolling chalk hills and agricultural landscapes of East Yorkshire visible just before the final approach into LBA.
The right side is ideal for spotting the North Sea transition and the historic layout of York. If the flight arrives from the north, you will have a perfect view of the Yorkshire Dales. Afternoon flights are particularly scenic on this side as the sun highlights the North Sea waves and Dutch coastline.
Distance: 1,631 km (1,013 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min
Departure: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Arrival: LBA (53.86589813232422, -1.6605700254440308)
Route Type: International
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