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LGW → BHD
Which side of the plane to sit from London Gatwick Airport (London) to George Best Belfast City Airport (Belfast)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic views during the final approach, including the historic Harland & Wolff cranes and the Belfast city skyline.
North Downs
Lush green ridges and rolling hills of the Surrey countryside immediately after takeoff from Gatwick.
Oxford Spires
The historic university city and its surrounding dreaming spires are often visible during the initial climb.
Snowdonia Peaks
On clear days, the rugged silhouettes of North Wales' highest mountains can be seen across the water.
Harland & Wolff
The famous yellow 'Samson and Goliath' cranes of the shipyard where the Titanic was built.
Belfast City Center
An unparalleled low-altitude view of the City Hall and the urban landscape just before landing at BHD.
Sit on the left for the most dramatic entry into Belfast. To avoid glare during morning flights, the left side is preferable. Ensure you are seated forward of the wing for an unobstructed view of the Titanic Quarter landmarks during the descent.
Greater London
Distant views of the capital's skyline, including the Shard, depending on the departure flight path.
Mersey Estuary
The industrial and coastal landscapes of Liverpool and the Wirral as you transition to the Irish Sea.
Lake District
Stunning vistas of the Cumbrian fells and Lake Windermere to the north during the mid-flight cruise.
Carrickfergus Castle
The impressive Norman fortress standing guard on the northern shore of Belfast Lough during the approach.
North Down Coast
The scenic shoreline of Holywood and Cultra as the plane glides over the water toward the runway.
The right side is superior for landscape lovers wanting to spot the English Lake District. For evening flights, this side provides front-row seats to the sunset over the Irish Sea. Keep your eyes peeled for the Isle of Man approximately 20 minutes before landing.
Distance: 542 km (337 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Arrival: BHD (54.61809921264648, -5.872499942779541)
Route Type: Domestic
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