The right side wins thanks to the Malvern Hills glimpse on departure and, more importantly, the dramatic combination of Pyrenean terrain and Mediterranean coastline visible during the descent into Barcelona.
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Flight Path
Birmingham to Barcelona is 791 miles (1,274 km), a flight of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Central French countryside near the Massif Central foothills, followed by the Pyrenees mountain range straddling the France-Spain border before descent toward the Catalonian coast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BHX
RIGHTDeparting runway 15 to the southeast, the right side gives a brief glimpse of Birmingham's city center and the Malvern Hills rising to the southwest before the aircraft turns onto its southerly track. The left side only shows flat Warwickshire farmland.
Landing at BCN
RIGHTOn approach into Barcelona, arrivals from the north typically track down past the Pyrenees foothills and the Costa Brava before turning onto final for the coastal runways, putting the mountains and Mediterranean shoreline on the right side. The left side mostly faces inland Catalonian plains with less visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Birmingham (BHX) to Barcelona (BCN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Birmingham to Barcelona. The right side wins thanks to the Malvern Hills glimpse on departure and, more importantly, the dramatic combination of Pyrenean terrain and Mediterranean coastline visible during the descent into Barcelona.
What can I see during takeoff from Birmingham in Birmingham?
During takeoff from Birmingham (BHX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing runway 15 to the southeast, the right side gives a brief glimpse of Birmingham's city center and the Malvern Hills rising to the southwest before the aircraft turns onto its southerly track. The left side only shows flat Warwickshire farmland. Notable sights include: Birmingham city skyline, Malvern Hills, River Severn valley.
What can I see when landing at Barcelona in Barcelona?
When landing at Barcelona (BCN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Barcelona, arrivals from the north typically track down past the Pyrenees foothills and the Costa Brava before turning onto final for the coastal runways, putting the mountains and Mediterranean shoreline on the right side. The left side mostly faces inland Catalonian plains with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Pyrenees foothills, Costa Brava coastline, Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona's coastal skyline near El Prat.
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Barcelona?
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 791 miles (1,274 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Birmingham to Barcelona flight path pass over?
Central French countryside near the Massif Central foothills, followed by the Pyrenees mountain range straddling the France-Spain border before descent toward the Catalonian coast.