Birmingham to Belfast flight pathBHXBHD

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Flight time1h 05m
Distance226
Heading313° → 310°

Birmingham to Belfast is 226 miles (364 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.

Best side
Left
★ 3.0 left·★ 2.0 right

The left side offers glimpses of Snowdonia during climb-out and a strong view of the Mourne Mountains and County Down coastline on approach, while the right side sees mostly flat Midlands terrain and the less dramatic Antrim shoreline.

Takeoff · BHXLEFTBirmingham city skyline, Shropshire Hills, distant Snowdonia peaks
Landing · BHDLEFTMourne Mountains, County Down coastline, Belfast Lough shoreline

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Irish Sea crossing with occasional views of the Isle of Man to the north if visibility permits

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from BHX

LEFT

Climbing out from Birmingham on a northwest track, the left side looks toward Shropshire and into North Wales, where the peaks of Snowdonia become visible on a clear day as the aircraft gains altitude. The right side only shows the flatter Midlands and Cheshire plain.

Birmingham city skylineShropshire Hillsdistant Snowdonia peaks

Landing at BHD

LEFT

On the more common approach into Belfast (runway 22, from the northeast), the left side faces southeast toward County Down, giving passengers a view of the Mourne Mountains rising near the coast as the aircraft descends over Belfast Lough. The right side mainly shows the Antrim shoreline and Belfast's northern suburbs, less dramatic terrain.

Mourne MountainsCounty Down coastlineBelfast Lough shorelineStrangford Lough in the distance

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Birmingham (BHX) to City (BHD)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Birmingham to Belfast. The left side offers glimpses of Snowdonia during climb-out and a strong view of the Mourne Mountains and County Down coastline on approach, while the right side sees mostly flat Midlands terrain and the less dramatic Antrim shoreline.

What can I see during takeoff from Birmingham in Birmingham?

During takeoff from Birmingham (BHX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Climbing out from Birmingham on a northwest track, the left side looks toward Shropshire and into North Wales, where the peaks of Snowdonia become visible on a clear day as the aircraft gains altitude. The right side only shows the flatter Midlands and Cheshire plain. Notable sights include: Birmingham city skyline, Shropshire Hills, distant Snowdonia peaks.

What can I see when landing at City in Belfast?

When landing at City (BHD), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the more common approach into Belfast (runway 22, from the northeast), the left side faces southeast toward County Down, giving passengers a view of the Mourne Mountains rising near the coast as the aircraft descends over Belfast Lough. The right side mainly shows the Antrim shoreline and Belfast's northern suburbs, less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Mourne Mountains, County Down coastline, Belfast Lough shoreline, Strangford Lough in the distance.

How long is the flight from Birmingham to Belfast?

The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to City (BHD) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 226 miles (364 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Birmingham to Belfast flight path pass over?

Irish Sea crossing with occasional views of the Isle of Man to the north if visibility permits