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MAH → BHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Menorca Airport (Menorca) to Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Spanish coastline near Barcelona, the most dramatic peaks of the Pyrenees, and a scenic approach over the English Midlands.
Barcelona Skyline
On clear days, see the Sagrada Familia and the distinct Eixample grid pattern as you cross the Spanish coast.
The Pyrenees
Spectacular views of high-altitude glacial peaks and valleys marking the border between Spain and France.
Loire Valley
The 'Garden of France,' dotted with historic chateaux and the winding silver ribbon of the Loire River.
English Channel
Views of the world's busiest shipping lanes and the white cliffs of the southern UK coast near the Isle of Wight.
London in the Distance
On a clear descent, you can often spot the Shard and the London skyline to the southeast before turning toward Birmingham.
The right side is the 'mountain side'; keep your camera ready about 25-35 minutes after takeoff for the Pyrenees. For the best lighting on the mountains, choose a morning or midday flight. As you approach BHX, look for the sprawling urban landscape of the West Midlands contrasting with the red-brick architecture of Coventry.
Port Mahon
Aerial view of the deep natural harbor and the historic fortifications of Menorca's capital shortly after takeoff.
Gulf of Lion
Panoramic views of the Mediterranean coastline stretching toward Montpellier and the Rhone Delta.
Massif Central
The rugged, volcanic plateau of south-central France, featuring ancient craters and deep gorges.
Bristol Channel
Glances of the Severn Estuary and the varied coastline of the South West as you enter English airspace.
The Cotswolds
Rolling green hills and limestone villages characteristic of the English countryside during the final descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun over France. Watch for the dramatic change from the blue Mediterranean to the green landscapes of rural France. During the final approach into BHX, the left side often gets a clearer view of the Malvern Hills if the wind is from the north.
Distance: 1,472 km (915 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: MAH (39.86259841918945, 4.2186498641967765)
Arrival: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Route Type: International
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