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LBA → BUD
Which side of the plane to sit from Leeds Bradford Airport (Leeds) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an exceptional vantage point for the Dutch coastline, the Elbe River valley, and the dramatic curves of the Danube Bend during the descent into Budapest.
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Humber Estuary
A clear view of the massive Humber Bridge and the shifting sandbanks of the Spurn Point peninsula.
Dutch Delta
Intricate patterns of dikes, polders, and the massive port infrastructure around Rotterdam and the North Sea coast.
Bohemian Massif
Views of the forested mountains and rolling hills along the border of Germany and the Czech Republic.
Danube Bend
The scenic Visegrád mountains where the Danube River makes a sharp U-turn before heading south.
Budapest Parliament
On specific landing patterns (Runway 13L), the left side offers a stunning view of the Danube and the iconic Parliament building.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you for clearer photography of the European landscape. Keep your camera ready approximately 15 minutes before landing to capture the 'Danube Bend' (Dunakanyar), which is one of Hungary's most scenic geographic features. In winter, the snow-covered Harz mountains in Germany are more prominently visible on this side.
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The Peak District
Immediately after departure, look for the dark gritstone ridges and reservoirs of Northern England's first national park.
Frankfurt Skyline
Glimpses of the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers and the busy Frankfurt Airport hub during the mid-flight cruise.
Distant Alps
On exceptionally clear days, the snowy peaks of the Austrian Alps may be visible on the far southern horizon.
Lake Balaton
Depending on the flight path, Central Europe's largest lake can be seen shimmering to the southwest of Budapest.
The right side is preferable for afternoon or sunset flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. If the aircraft approaches Budapest from the south, you will get a better view of the Csepel Island and the industrial history of the city. Look out for the intense lights of the Ruhr industrial region in Germany if flying after dusk.
Book Hotels in BudapestDistance: 1,631 km (1,013 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min
Departure: LBA (53.86589813232422, -1.6605700254440308)
Arrival: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Route Type: International
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