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FUE → BHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Fuerteventura Airport (Fuerteventura) to Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the initial departure over the Canary Islands and provides iconic views of the UK's southwestern coastline and Welsh mountains during the descent.
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Lanzarote Volcanics
Spectacular views of the neighboring island's craters and lava fields immediately after takeoff from FUE.
Portuguese Seaboard
Distant views of the rugged cliffs and beaches along the Portuguese coast and the city of Lisbon.
Isles of Scilly
Small, picturesque archipelagos appearing as turquoise dots in the Celtic Sea before hitting the mainland.
Cornish Coastline
Dramatic aerial views of Land's End and the jagged cliffs of the South West peninsula.
Welsh Mountains
On clear days, the distant peaks of the Brecon Beacons or Snowdonia are visible during the northward approach.
Book an 'A' window seat for the best panoramic views. For the best lighting, choose an afternoon flight to avoid the morning sun glare on the Atlantic. Keep your camera ready in the first 10 minutes for the Fuerteventura-Lanzarote channel crossing and the last 30 minutes for the UK coastline.
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Corralejo Dunes
Golden sand dunes of northern Fuerteventura visible if the flight departs towards the north.
Brittany Peninsula
The westernmost tip of France with its intricate coastline visible when crossing the Bay of Biscay.
Severn Bridges
The massive engineering feats of the M4 and M48 bridges spanning the water between England and Wales.
The Cotswolds
Quintessential English countryside featuring patchwork fields and rolling hills shortly before landing.
Birmingham City Center
A great view of the BT Tower and the city's urban sprawl depending on the active runway approach.
The right side is excellent for seeing the French coast mid-flight. If the aircraft is landing on Runway 33, you will get an exceptional view of the Birmingham city skyline. Note that morning flights may suffer from direct sunlight on this side.
Book Hotels in BirminghamDistance: 2,850 km (1,771 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 48 min
Departure: FUE (28.452699661254886, -13.863800048828123)
Arrival: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Route Type: International
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