While takeoff offers good coastal views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more sustained and dramatic scenery—the Oise River valley and Picardy plateau are visually distinctive throughout the descent, whereas the takeoff climb is brief. Left also captures the approach to Beauvais itself.
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Flight Path
Belfast to Beauvais is 504 miles (811 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The flight crosses the Irish Sea (visible as open water for roughly 20 minutes), then passes over Wales and the Welsh borderlands, including the Pennines and Peak District in England, before crossing the English Channel near the Kent coast and descending over northern France. The Cotswolds and Chiltern Hills are visible in central England during cruise. The English Channel crossing offers views of the Kent and Sussex coasts, then the Normandy and Picardy coastlines of France.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BFS
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of Belfast Lough and the surrounding coastline as the aircraft climbs southeastward. The lough's distinctive shape and the city sprawl below provide immediate visual interest during the initial climb.
Landing at BVA
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during the descent approach to Beauvais. The aircraft descends from the northwest, offering views of the Oise River valley, the Picardy plateau, and the distinctive landscape around Beauvais itself.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Aldergrove (BFS) to Tille (BVA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Belfast to Beauvais. While takeoff offers good coastal views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more sustained and dramatic scenery—the Oise River valley and Picardy plateau are visually distinctive throughout the descent, whereas the takeoff climb is brief. Left also captures the approach to Beauvais itself.
What can I see during takeoff from Aldergrove in Belfast?
During takeoff from Aldergrove (BFS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Belfast Lough and the surrounding coastline as the aircraft climbs southeastward. The lough's distinctive shape and the city sprawl below provide immediate visual interest during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Belfast Lough, Cave Hill (551m, prominent ridge north of the city), Belfast city center and docks, Castlereagh Hills to the south.
What can I see when landing at Tille in Beauvais?
When landing at Tille (BVA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent approach to Beauvais. The aircraft descends from the northwest, offering views of the Oise River valley, the Picardy plateau, and the distinctive landscape around Beauvais itself. Notable sights include: Oise River and its valley, Beauvais Cathedral (visible as a white structure in the town), Picardy agricultural plains, Thérain River confluence.
How long is the flight from Belfast to Beauvais?
The flight from Aldergrove (BFS) to Tille (BVA) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 504 miles (811 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Belfast to Beauvais flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Irish Sea (visible as open water for roughly 20 minutes), then passes over Wales and the Welsh borderlands, including the Pennines and Peak District in England, before crossing the English Channel near the Kent coast and descending over northern France. The Cotswolds and Chiltern Hills are visible in central England during cruise. The English Channel crossing offers views of the Kent and Sussex coasts, then the Normandy and Picardy coastlines of France.