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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the English Channel crossing and a frequent distant glimpse of the London skyline and the rolling hills of the Chilterns during the descent into the Midlands.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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Black Forest Fringe

Aerial views of the dense evergreens and rolling highlands of the northern Schwarzwald shortly after departure.

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Strait of Dover

A clear view of the narrowest part of the English Channel, featuring heavy maritime traffic and white chalk cliffs.

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Greater London

Depending on the flight corridor, look south for a panoramic view of the London cityscape, including the Shard and O2 Arena.

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Chiltern Hills

Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with lush green valleys and chalk escarpments as you enter English airspace.

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Warwick Castle

One of England's most famous medieval fortresses can often be spotted on the final approach into Birmingham.

Book a window seat behind the wing to avoid engine glare. For morning flights, the sun will be behind you, offering perfectly lit landscapes of the English countryside. During the winter months, watch for the frost-covered peaks of the Swabian Jura near Stuttgart at takeoff.

Right Side Highlights
6.5
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Rhine River Loop

The winding silver ribbon of the Rhine River near Karlsruhe and Mannheim is visible shortly after reaching cruising altitude.

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Benelux Urban Hubs

Dense urban clusters of Brussels and Antwerp are visible as the flight traverses the northern European plain.

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The Fens

Distinctive geometric patterns of the highly reclaimed agricultural lands in Eastern England as you head toward the Midlands.

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Coventry Cathedral

View of the modern cathedral and the ruins of the old one, marking the final stage of the approach to BHX.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct southern sun. Look for the massive wind farms in the North Sea if the route takes a more northerly track. On clear days, the industrial landscape of the Ruhr area may be visible to the far north during the first half of the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 879 km (546 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min

Departure: STR (48.6898994446, 9.22196006775)

Arrival: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)

Route Type: International

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