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EMA â BHD
Which side of the plane to sit from East Midlands Airport (East Midlands) to George Best Belfast City Airport (Belfast)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the scenic approach over Strangford Lough and offers views of the North Wales coastline and the Belfast city skyline during landing.
Peak District
Rolling green hills and limestone dales of the southern Pennines visible shortly after departure from EMA.
North Wales Coastline
Panoramic views across the Dee Estuary toward the mountains of Snowdonia on clear days.
Liverpool Bay
The industrial docks of Liverpool and the sandy stretches of the Wirral Peninsula.
Strangford Lough
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty featuring hundreds of tiny drumlin islands during the descent.
Belfast City Skyline
Unrivaled views of the city center and the historic Harland & Wolff cranes just before touchdown.
Sit on the left for the best views of Belfast city if landing on Runway 22. On morning flights, this side faces south/southwest, reducing direct sun glare compared to the right side during the mid-flight cruise over the Irish Sea.
Blackpool Shoreline
The famous Blackpool Tower and the pleasure beach are often visible as the plane crosses the Lancashire coast.
Cumbrian Mountains
The distant, rugged peaks of the Lake District National Park visible to the north across Morecambe Bay.
Isle of Man
The central peak of Snaefell rising from the Irish Sea halfway through the flight.
Belfast Lough
The deep-water inlet leading into the port, bordered by the coastal towns of Holywood and Bangor.
Choose the right side for coastal views of Northern England and the Lake District. If the flight approaches from the north over the Antrim Plateau, this side offers views of the Gobbins cliffs and the Carrickfergus coastline.
Distance: 359 km (223 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: EMA (52.8311004639, -1.32806003094)
Arrival: BHD (54.61809921264648, -5.872499942779541)
Route Type: Domestic
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