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GIB → BHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Gibraltar Airport (Gibraltar) to Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior mix of coastal geography, including the Strait of Gibraltar at departure, the dramatic Brittany coastline, and the scenic approach over the Severn Estuary into the UK.
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Strait of Gibraltar
Glimpse the narrow passage between Europe and Africa with the Moroccan Rif mountains often visible in the distance.
Costa de la Luz
The beautiful Atlantic coastline of southwestern Spain featuring long sandy beaches and the Doñana National Park.
Picos de Europa
Jagged limestone peaks in Northern Spain visible as the flight tracks toward the Bay of Biscay.
Brittany Coastline
The rugged, indented coast of western France with numerous islands and deep blue waters near the Bay of Biscay.
Severn Estuary
Aerial views of the massive bridges connecting England and Wales as the aircraft crosses into UK airspace.
Birmingham Skyline
A clear view of the city center and the iconic Bullring building during the final descent on certain patterns.
Book a window seat ahead of the wing for unobstructed views of the African coastline shortly after takeoff. On the approach to Birmingham, keep your camera ready for the Severn Bridges and the Welsh border. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you to the east, perfectly illuminating the Spanish and French coastlines.
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The Rock of Gibraltar
A dramatic, close-up view of the famous limestone monolith immediately after takeoff when departing from Runway 27.
Madrid & Central System
Far-off views of the Spanish capital and the snow-capped Sierra de Guadarrama mountains in central Spain.
Bay of Biscay
Expansive views of the deep Atlantic, often catching the French coastline near La Rochelle and the Loire Estuary.
Cherbourg Peninsula
The distinct tip of Normandy, France, protruding into the English Channel during the mid-flight crossing.
The Cotswolds
Rolling green hills and picturesque English countryside designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
South Coast Harbors
Views of the busy shipping lanes and the naval heritage of Portsmouth and Southampton on the descent.
If departing from Runway 27, the right side offers an unparalleled view of the North Face of the Rock of Gibraltar. During the cruise over France, look for the distinctive shape of the Cherbourg Peninsula. In the final 20 minutes of the flight, the right side provides beautiful views of the rolling Cotswold hills and classic English landscapes.
Book Hotels in BirminghamDistance: 1,835 km (1,140 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 27 min
Departure: GIB (36.1511993408, -5.3496599197400005)
Arrival: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Route Type: International
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