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EDI → BHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh) to Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a premier view of the Lake District National Park and the Irish Sea coastline, making it the most scenic choice for this short transit.
Solway Firth
The massive estuary separating Scotland and England, featuring shifting sandbanks and coastal marshes.
Lake District
The crown jewel of the route; see Windermere, Coniston Water, and Scafell Pike's rugged summit from above.
Blackpool Tower
On clear days, the iconic Victorian tower and the Golden Mile are visible along the Lancashire coast.
Manchester Skyline
A dense cluster of modern skyscrapers marks the city center as you cross the Mersey valley southwards.
Midlands Approach
Views of the Black Country and the sprawling suburbs north of Birmingham during the final approach.
Early morning flights are spectacular for seeing the mist nestled in the Cumbrian valleys. The Lake District appears roughly 15-20 minutes after takeoff; stay alert as this is a very short flight and the window for peak views is brief.
Pentland Hills
Immediately south of Edinburgh, look for the rolling green peaks and reservoirs of this regional park.
Scottish Borders
Meandering rivers and historical abbey towns like Melrose are visible shortly after takeoff.
North Pennines
The backbone of England offers vast, desolate moorlands and deep valleys through this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Yorkshire Dales
Distinctive limestone pavements and green patchworked fields near Malham and the Three Peaks.
Peak District
The eastern edges of the national park, often passing near the urban centers of Sheffield and Chesterfield.
Best in the late afternoon for soft lighting on the Pennine moors. Keep an eye out for the distinct 'crooked spire' of Chesterfield during the final descent phase into the Midlands.
Distance: 403 km (250 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)
Arrival: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Route Type: Domestic
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