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BUDMAN

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side is superior for this route as it typically offers a panoramic view of Budapest's Parliament on departure, the northern ridges of the Alps during mid-flight, and potential glimpses of the London skyline during the approach to the UK.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Budapest Cityscape

View the Hungarian Parliament Building and the iconic Chain Bridge crossing the Danube shortly after takeoff.

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Northern Alps

Catch the distant snow-capped peaks of the Austrian and Bavarian Alps stretching out across the southern horizon.

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Rhine Valley

Observe the winding Rhine River and its famous vineyard-covered hills as the flight transits over Germany.

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English Channel

See the busy shipping lanes and the white cliffs as the aircraft crosses from continental Europe toward the British Isles.

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Greater London

Depending on air traffic patterns, you may see the sprawling London metropolis and its landmarks to the south.

Sit on the left for the best chance to see Budapest's historic center during a westerly takeoff. Choose a morning flight for optimal lighting on the Alps to the south. During winter, the snow-covered peaks provide high-contrast views that are exceptionally clear from cruising altitude.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Danube Bend

Watch the river curve through the Visegrád Mountains north of Budapest shortly after departure.

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Rhine-Ruhr Region

View the massive industrial heartland of Germany, including cities like Cologne and Düsseldorf from cruise altitude.

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Dutch Coastline

Spot the complex network of dikes, polders, and the North Sea shoreline as you exit the European continent.

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North Sea Entry

Look out over the vast expanse of the sea and offshore wind farms before making landfall near the Humber Estuary.

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Peak District

Enjoy the rolling green hills and moorlands of Northern England during the final descent into Manchester Airport.

The right side is ideal for seeing the industrial landscape of Western Germany and the rugged beauty of the Peak District on arrival. For evening flights, this side avoids the direct glare of the setting sun as you head west, making photography of the English landscape much easier.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,654 km (1,028 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 12 min

Departure: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)

Arrival: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)

Route Type: International

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