The left side offers Belfast's harbor and city at departure, then continuous coastal and mountainous scenery on arrival into Barcelona, while the right side spends most of the flight over the open Bay of Biscay and flat interior farmland.
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Flight Path
Belfast to Barcelona is 998 miles (1,606 km), a flight of about 2 hours 35 minutes.
Bristol Channel, Bay of Biscay, the Pyrenees mountains near the Spanish border
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BFS
LEFTDeparting runway 25 from Belfast, the initial climb and left turn toward the continent puts Belfast Lough, the city skyline, and Cave Hill on the left side, while the right side faces flat inland farmland toward Lough Neagh.
Landing at BCN
LEFTOn approach into Barcelona from the northeast over the Mediterranean, the turn onto final for the southwest-facing runway keeps the coastline, Barcelona's dense city grid, and Montjuic hill on the left, while the right side shows the drier Catalan interior.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Aldergrove (BFS) to Barcelona (BCN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Belfast to Barcelona. The left side offers Belfast's harbor and city at departure, then continuous coastal and mountainous scenery on arrival into Barcelona, while the right side spends most of the flight over the open Bay of Biscay and flat interior farmland.
What can I see during takeoff from Aldergrove in Belfast?
During takeoff from Aldergrove (BFS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing runway 25 from Belfast, the initial climb and left turn toward the continent puts Belfast Lough, the city skyline, and Cave Hill on the left side, while the right side faces flat inland farmland toward Lough Neagh. Notable sights include: Belfast Lough, Belfast city skyline, Cave Hill, Irish Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Barcelona in Barcelona?
When landing at Barcelona (BCN), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Barcelona from the northeast over the Mediterranean, the turn onto final for the southwest-facing runway keeps the coastline, Barcelona's dense city grid, and Montjuic hill on the left, while the right side shows the drier Catalan interior. Notable sights include: Mediterranean coastline, Barcelona city skyline, Montjuic hill, Costa Brava cliffs.
How long is the flight from Belfast to Barcelona?
The flight from Aldergrove (BFS) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 2 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 998 miles (1,606 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Belfast to Barcelona flight path pass over?
Bristol Channel, Bay of Biscay, the Pyrenees mountains near the Spanish border