The left side offers a more varied and scenic experience across the full flight: an interesting urban departure over Birmingham, then a cruise phase passing within view of the French Alps' foothills and the Mediterranean coastline near the Gulf of Lion, whereas the right side is dominated by the less distinctive Atlantic-facing French countryside for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Birmingham to Ibiza is 950 miles (1,529 km), a flight of about 2 hours 35 minutes.
Central French countryside near the Massif Central, distant foothills of the French Alps, the Rhone valley, and the Mediterranean coastline near the Gulf of Lion before crossing open water toward the Balearic Islands
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BHX
LEFTDeparting BHX on runway 15 the aircraft turns southeast, putting Birmingham's city center and the sprawling West Midlands conurbation on the left side, a more visually interesting urban view than the rural Welsh Marches on the right.
Landing at IBZ
RIGHTOn the approach into IBZ from the northeast over the Mediterranean, the final turn brings Ibiza Town's Dalt Vila old town, the harbor, and Talamanca Bay into view on the right side of the aircraft, a much more dramatic sight than the open sea on the left.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Birmingham (BHX) to Ibiza (IBZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Birmingham to Ibiza. The left side offers a more varied and scenic experience across the full flight: an interesting urban departure over Birmingham, then a cruise phase passing within view of the French Alps' foothills and the Mediterranean coastline near the Gulf of Lion, whereas the right side is dominated by the less distinctive Atlantic-facing French countryside for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Birmingham in Birmingham?
During takeoff from Birmingham (BHX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing BHX on runway 15 the aircraft turns southeast, putting Birmingham's city center and the sprawling West Midlands conurbation on the left side, a more visually interesting urban view than the rural Welsh Marches on the right. Notable sights include: Birmingham city skyline, Spaghetti Junction motorway interchange, River Tame valley.
What can I see when landing at Ibiza in Ibiza?
When landing at Ibiza (IBZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the approach into IBZ from the northeast over the Mediterranean, the final turn brings Ibiza Town's Dalt Vila old town, the harbor, and Talamanca Bay into view on the right side of the aircraft, a much more dramatic sight than the open sea on the left. Notable sights include: Dalt Vila old town walls, Ibiza harbor, Talamanca Bay, Mediterranean coastline.
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Ibiza?
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Ibiza (IBZ) takes about 2 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 950 miles (1,529 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Birmingham to Ibiza flight path pass over?
Central French countryside near the Massif Central, distant foothills of the French Alps, the Rhone valley, and the Mediterranean coastline near the Gulf of Lion before crossing open water toward the Balearic Islands