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GLA â BHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Glasgow International Airport (Glasgow) to Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers breathtaking views of the Lake District National Park, the Irish Sea coastline, and the urban landscapes of the North West.
Firth of Clyde
Panoramic views of the rugged Ayrshire coastline and the distant peaks of the Isle of Arran.
Lake District
The undisputed highlight, featuring Lake Windermere and the high fells of England's largest National Park.
Morecambe Bay
A massive expanse of sand and sea, often shimmering under the sun, with Blackpool Tower visible to the south.
Manchester & Liverpool
See the dense urban sprawl and the iconic Mersey Estuary as the plane begins its descent into Birmingham.
The Black Country
View the historic industrial heartland of the West Midlands just before touchdown.
The right side is superior for landscape photography. Afternoon flights provide excellent lighting as the sun begins to set over the Irish Sea. On clear days, you may even spot the Isle of Man or the mountains of North Wales in the far distance.
The Southern Uplands
Gaze down at the rolling green hills and deep valleys of southern Scotland shortly after takeoff.
North Pennines
Observe the 'Backbone of England' featuring vast moorlands and dramatic escarpments.
Yorkshire Dales
Spot the intricate pattern of dry-stone walls and historic market towns on the eastern edge of the flight path.
Peak District East
Views of the dark peak moorlands and the Derwent Valley reservoirs as you approach the Midlands.
Choose a morning flight for soft, frontal lighting on the hills. Keep an eye out for the distinctive silhouette of the cooling towers in the Trent Valley during the final approach.
Distance: 418 km (260 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: GLA (55.8718986511, -4.43306016922)
Arrival: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Route Type: Domestic
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