The right side offers a brief but genuinely dramatic view of the Alps during climb-out from Bergamo, a scenic highlight that outweighs the modest hill and estuary views on the left during the Bristol approach. The rest of the flight over central France is largely featureless on both sides.
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Flight Path
Bergamo to Bristol is 691 miles (1,112 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Flat agricultural plains of central France, with the Massif Central's northern foothills visible faintly to the south of the flight path before the route continues over Normandy and the English Channel toward southwest England.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BGY
RIGHTDeparting Bergamo, the initial climb heads northwest, keeping the southern rim of the Alps and the Bergamo foothills visible on the right side of the aircraft. Passengers get a good view of jagged alpine peaks and valleys before the plane turns away from the mountains.
Landing at BRS
LEFTOn approach into Bristol from the east on runway 27, the descent path passes south of the city center, giving passengers on the left side glimpses of the Mendip Hills, the Avon Gorge, and the outskirts of Bristol before touchdown. The right side mostly shows flat farmland with fewer distinguishing features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) to Bristol (BRS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bergamo to Bristol. The right side offers a brief but genuinely dramatic view of the Alps during climb-out from Bergamo, a scenic highlight that outweighs the modest hill and estuary views on the left during the Bristol approach. The rest of the flight over central France is largely featureless on both sides.
What can I see during takeoff from Bergamo Orio Al Serio in Bergamo?
During takeoff from Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Bergamo, the initial climb heads northwest, keeping the southern rim of the Alps and the Bergamo foothills visible on the right side of the aircraft. Passengers get a good view of jagged alpine peaks and valleys before the plane turns away from the mountains. Notable sights include: Bergamo Alps foothills, Lake Como (distant), Po Valley plains, Lombardy foothills.
What can I see when landing at Bristol in Bristol?
When landing at Bristol (BRS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Bristol from the east on runway 27, the descent path passes south of the city center, giving passengers on the left side glimpses of the Mendip Hills, the Avon Gorge, and the outskirts of Bristol before touchdown. The right side mostly shows flat farmland with fewer distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Mendip Hills, Avon Gorge, Bristol city outskirts, Severn Estuary (distant).
How long is the flight from Bergamo to Bristol?
The flight from Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY) to Bristol (BRS) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 691 miles (1,112 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bergamo to Bristol flight path pass over?
Flat agricultural plains of central France, with the Massif Central's northern foothills visible faintly to the south of the flight path before the route continues over Normandy and the English Channel toward southwest England.