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INV → BHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Inverness Airport (Inverness) to Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Scottish West Coast, the Lake District's peaks, and the rugged coastline of Northwest England.
Moray Firth
Immediate views after takeoff of the inner firth and the Kessock Bridge connecting to the Black Isle.
Loch Lomond & Trossachs
Dramatic vistas of Scotland's most famous lochs and the transition from Highlands to Lowlands.
Lake District National Park
Unrivaled views of Windermere, Ullswater, and Scafell Pike as the flight traverses Cumbria.
Blackpool & Irish Sea
Spot the Blackpool Tower and the sprawling sandy coastline of the Fylde Peninsula.
Birmingham City Center
Final approach often provides a sweeping view of the Bullring and Birmingham's evolving skyline.
For the best photography of the Lake District, book an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you. Ensure your window is clean, as the descent into BHX often features low-altitude turns over the Midlands.
Cairngorms National Park
Aerial views of the UK's largest national park with its vast granite plateaus and arctic-alpine wilderness.
Firth of Forth
On clear days, look east to spot the iconic Three Bridges spanning the water near Edinburgh.
The Pennines
Known as the backbone of England, featuring rolling hills and deep valleys of the Yorkshire Dales.
Manchester & Sheffield
Dense urban landscapes and skyscrapers of Northern England's major metropolitan hubs.
Sit toward the front to avoid engine glare when viewing the Cairngorms. Morning flights offer excellent lighting on the eastern slopes of the Scottish Highlands.
Distance: 584 km (363 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 58 min
Departure: INV (57.54249954223633, -4.047500133514403)
Arrival: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Route Type: Domestic
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