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WAT → BHX
Which side of the plane to sit from Waterford Airport (Waterford) to Birmingham International Airport (Birmingham)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point of the historic Hook Head Lighthouse upon departure and the rugged, indented coastline of Pembrokeshire as you make landfall in Wales.
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Hook Head
The world's oldest intact operational lighthouse marks the edge of the Waterford Estuary.
Pembrokeshire Islands
Excellent views of Skomer and Skokholm islands, famous for their puffin colonies.
Cambrian Mountains
The wild, uninhabited heart of Wales featuring deep valleys and reservoirs.
The Long Mynd
A prominent plateau and heathland in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Black Country
The dense urban landscape and industrial heritage sites leading into the Birmingham sprawl.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Irish Sea. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to capture the iconic white tower of Hook Lighthouse. During the descent, watch for the distinct ridge of the Malvern Hills to the south.
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Wexford Coastline
Clear views of the Raven Point and the sandy barrier beaches stretching north from Rosslare.
Cardigan Bay
The sweeping arc of the Welsh coast, often spotting the seaside town of Aberystwyth.
Snowdonia (Eryri)
On clear days, the jagged peaks of North Wales are visible in the distance to the north.
Shrewsbury
The historic market town clearly defined by the loop of the River Severn.
Ironbridge Gorge
The UNESCO World Heritage site and the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
Sit on the left for better lighting during morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Look north as you cross the Welsh border to catch glimpses of the higher peaks in Snowdonia if the ceiling is high enough.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 364 km (226 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: WAT (52.18719863891602, -7.086959838867188)
Arrival: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)
Route Type: International
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