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STR → BHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Stuttgart Airport (Stuttgart) to Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham)?
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.
Black Forest Fringe
Aerial views of the dense evergreens and rolling highlands of the northern Schwarzwald shortly after departure.
Strait of Dover
A clear view of the narrowest part of the English Channel, featuring heavy maritime traffic and white chalk cliffs.
Greater London
Depending on the flight corridor, look south for a panoramic view of the London cityscape, including the Shard and O2 Arena.
Chiltern Hills
Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with lush green valleys and chalk escarpments as you enter English airspace.
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.
Rhine River Loop
The winding silver ribbon of the Rhine River near Karlsruhe and Mannheim is visible shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Benelux Urban Hubs
Dense urban clusters of Brussels and Antwerp are visible as the flight traverses the northern European plain.
The Fens
Distinctive geometric patterns of the highly reclaimed agricultural lands in Eastern England as you head toward the Midlands.
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.
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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