While the takeoff offers pleasant Midlands and Severn views, the landing into Stockholm provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery. The Stockholm archipelago and Lake Mälaren are visually striking and geographically unique, making the left side the better choice for the overall flight.
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Flight Path
Birmingham to Stockholm is 902 miles (1,452 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
North Sea crossing (relatively featureless at cruise altitude), Frisian Islands and Dutch/German coast (visible during climb-out and descent if routed south of direct track), southern Sweden's lakes and forests (Vättern, Vänern, and extensive woodland visible during descent into Sweden), Gothenburg region if routed via western Sweden
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BHX
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Cotswold Hills and the Severn Estuary as the aircraft climbs northwest out of Birmingham. The terrain rises noticeably to the west, providing good visual separation of landscape features during the initial climb.
Landing at ARN
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Stockholm. The aircraft approaches from the southwest, and left-side passengers see Lake Mälaren, the Stockholm archipelago, and the city's islands as the plane descends toward Arlanda. The approach path offers progressive views of Sweden's distinctive glacially-carved landscape.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Birmingham (BHX) to Arlanda (ARN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Birmingham to Stockholm. While the takeoff offers pleasant Midlands and Severn views, the landing into Stockholm provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery. The Stockholm archipelago and Lake Mälaren are visually striking and geographically unique, making the left side the better choice for the overall flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Birmingham in Birmingham?
During takeoff from Birmingham (BHX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Cotswold Hills and the Severn Estuary as the aircraft climbs northwest out of Birmingham. The terrain rises noticeably to the west, providing good visual separation of landscape features during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Cotswold Hills (rolling uplands to the west), Severn Estuary (broad tidal inlet visible at 10,000+ feet), Malvern Hills (distant ridge on the horizon), Worcester and the Midlands urban sprawl (receding eastward).
What can I see when landing at Arlanda in Stockholm?
When landing at Arlanda (ARN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Stockholm. The aircraft approaches from the southwest, and left-side passengers see Lake Mälaren, the Stockholm archipelago, and the city's islands as the plane descends toward Arlanda. The approach path offers progressive views of Sweden's distinctive glacially-carved landscape. Notable sights include: Lake Mälaren (vast freshwater lake west of Stockholm, visible from 20,000 feet onward), Stockholm archipelago (thousands of rocky islands and skerries southeast of the city), Vättern Lake (Sweden's second-largest lake, visible earlier in descent to the southwest), Uppsala and surrounding forests (inland terrain to the northwest).
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Stockholm?
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Arlanda (ARN) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 902 miles (1,452 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Birmingham to Stockholm flight path pass over?
North Sea crossing (relatively featureless at cruise altitude), Frisian Islands and Dutch/German coast (visible during climb-out and descent if routed south of direct track), southern Sweden's lakes and forests (Vättern, Vänern, and extensive woodland visible during descent into Sweden), Gothenburg region if routed via western Sweden