Belfast to London is 313 miles (503 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The right side offers more consistent scenic variety across the flight: Belfast's coastal hills on departure, the Irish Sea crossing, and glimpses of the Welsh coast and Cambrian Mountains during cruise, compared to the left side's brief London highlight only near landing.
Flight Path
Irish Sea crossing with possible views of the Isle of Man to the west and the North Wales coast near Anglesey and Snowdonia to the south before the route continues over the English Midlands toward London.
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Takeoff from BHD
RIGHTDeparting BHD on runway 22, the aircraft climbs southwest over Belfast Lough before turning south toward Wales. The right side gives a clear view of Belfast's Cave Hill and the Antrim coastline receding behind the lough.
Landing at LHR
LEFTOn the typical westerly approach into LHR, aircraft arriving from the north descend over west and central London before turning onto final approach. The left side often catches glimpses of the Thames and London's skyline before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City (BHD) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Belfast to London. The right side offers more consistent scenic variety across the flight: Belfast's coastal hills on departure, the Irish Sea crossing, and glimpses of the Welsh coast and Cambrian Mountains during cruise, compared to the left side's brief London highlight only near landing.
What can I see during takeoff from City in Belfast?
During takeoff from City (BHD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing BHD on runway 22, the aircraft climbs southwest over Belfast Lough before turning south toward Wales. The right side gives a clear view of Belfast's Cave Hill and the Antrim coastline receding behind the lough. Notable sights include: Belfast Lough, Cave Hill, Belfast city skyline, Antrim coastline.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical westerly approach into LHR, aircraft arriving from the north descend over west and central London before turning onto final approach. The left side often catches glimpses of the Thames and London's skyline before touchdown. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf towers, Windsor Castle vicinity, west London suburbs.
How long is the flight from Belfast to London?
The flight from City (BHD) to Heathrow (LHR) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 313 miles (503 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Belfast to London flight path pass over?
Irish Sea crossing with possible views of the Isle of Man to the west and the North Wales coast near Anglesey and Snowdonia to the south before the route continues over the English Midlands toward London.