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STN → BFS
Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Belfast International Airport (Belfast)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior scenic diversity, featuring the rolling Peak District, the distant fells of the Lake District, and the dramatic coastline of Northern Ireland upon arrival.
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Peak District
View the rugged moorlands and plateaus of the UK's first National Park shortly after reaching cruise.
Lake District
On clear days, the distant peaks of Scafell Pike and the Cumbrian fells are visible to the north.
Morecambe Bay
Witness the vast intertidal sandflats and complex estuary patterns where the land meets the Irish Sea.
Irish Sea Traffic
Spot ferries and cargo ships carving white wakes through the deep blue waters below.
Antrim Coastline
Enjoy stunning views of the rugged Northern Irish coast and the green, patchwork fields of County Antrim during descent.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun illuminates the English fells and the Irish coast. For the best photography of the Peak District and the Antrim hills, choose a seat either in front of or well behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed downward view.
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London Perimeter
Glimpse the northern suburban sprawl of Greater London and the busy M25 motorway shortly after takeoff.
Chiltern Hills
Fly over the lush green valleys and chalk escarpments of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Midlands Urbanization
Observe the dense urban landscape of Birmingham and the surrounding Black Country from cruise altitude.
Isle of Man
Look for Snaefell, the highest point on the island, rising out of the Irish Sea mid-flight.
Lough Neagh
View the vast expanse of the UK's largest freshwater lake as the aircraft maneuvers for its final approach.
On morning flights, the left side avoids direct glare from the eastern sun. Keep an eye out for the Isle of Man roughly 30 to 40 minutes into the journey. If the wind dictates an eastern approach, you will have a front-row seat to the massive scale of Lough Neagh just before touchdown.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 528 km (328 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Arrival: BFS (54.6575012207, -6.21582984924)
Route Type: Domestic
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