While takeoff offers interesting Midlands scenery, the landing approach into Bali provides far more dramatic and visually distinctive views. The volcanic peaks and tropical coastline are among the most striking aerial sights on this route, making left-side seats the better overall choice.
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Flight Path
Birmingham to Denpasar is 7,818 miles (12,582 km), a flight of about 13 hours 30 minutes.
The flight path typically crosses the Mediterranean (visible coastlines of southern Europe and North Africa), the Suez Canal or Red Sea (dramatic narrow waterway), the Arabian Peninsula (vast desert landscape), the Persian Gulf, and the Indian Ocean. Over the Arabian Peninsula, you may see the Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter) desert as an enormous expanse of sand dunes. The Indian Ocean crossing offers open water views for several hours before approaching Indonesia. Sumatra's western coastline becomes visible approximately 2 hours before landing at Bali.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BHX
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Midlands industrial landscape and the Severn Estuary as the aircraft climbs southwestward. You'll see the patchwork of Birmingham's urban sprawl transitioning to rural countryside, then the wide tidal mudflats of the Severn.
Landing at DPS
LEFTLeft-side seats provide the best views during descent into Bali. You'll see the volcanic peaks of Mount Agung and Mount Batur on the island's interior, plus the dramatic coastline where the Indian Ocean meets Bali's black-sand beaches.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Birmingham (BHX) to Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Birmingham to Denpasar. While takeoff offers interesting Midlands scenery, the landing approach into Bali provides far more dramatic and visually distinctive views. The volcanic peaks and tropical coastline are among the most striking aerial sights on this route, making left-side seats the better overall choice.
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 Midlands industrial landscape and the Severn Estuary as the aircraft climbs southwestward. You'll see the patchwork of Birmingham's urban sprawl transitioning to rural countryside, then the wide tidal mudflats of the Severn. Notable sights include: Severn Estuary, Cotswold Hills (distant, southeast), Birmingham city center (initial climb), Welsh hills (far left, receding).
What can I see when landing at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar?
When landing at Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide the best views during descent into Bali. You'll see the volcanic peaks of Mount Agung and Mount Batur on the island's interior, plus the dramatic coastline where the Indian Ocean meets Bali's black-sand beaches. Notable sights include: Mount Agung (3,142 m, dominant volcanic cone), Mount Batur (1,717 m, secondary peak), Bali's northern coastline, Lombok Strait (visible between Bali and Lombok island).
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Denpasar?
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) takes about 13 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 7,818 miles (12,582 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Birmingham to Denpasar flight path pass over?
The flight path typically crosses the Mediterranean (visible coastlines of southern Europe and North Africa), the Suez Canal or Red Sea (dramatic narrow waterway), the Arabian Peninsula (vast desert landscape), the Persian Gulf, and the Indian Ocean. Over the Arabian Peninsula, you may see the Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter) desert as an enormous expanse of sand dunes. The Indian Ocean crossing offers open water views for several hours before approaching Indonesia. Sumatra's western coastline becomes visible approximately 2 hours before landing at Bali.