The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a scenic coastal departure over the Bristol Channel and a dramatic alpine-tinged arrival into Zurich with Lake Zurich and distant Alps, compared to the flatter, less distinctive terrain visible from the left.
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Flight Path
Bristol to Zurich is 573 miles (923 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
English Channel crossing near the Solent, northern French farmland around Reims, the Vosges mountains, and the Jura range before descending into the Swiss plateau
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BRS
RIGHTDeparting Bristol on runway 27, the aircraft climbs out over the Bristol Channel and Mendip Hills, with the right side offering views of the Somerset coastline and the estuary mouth before the turn toward Europe.
Landing at ZRH
RIGHTOn the westerly approach into Zurich (runway 28), the aircraft descends across the Swiss plateau with the Alps visible along the southern horizon on the right side, plus glimpses of Lake Zurich just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bristol (BRS) to Zurich (ZRH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bristol to Zurich. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a scenic coastal departure over the Bristol Channel and a dramatic alpine-tinged arrival into Zurich with Lake Zurich and distant Alps, compared to the flatter, less distinctive terrain visible from the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Bristol in Bristol?
During takeoff from Bristol (BRS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Bristol on runway 27, the aircraft climbs out over the Bristol Channel and Mendip Hills, with the right side offering views of the Somerset coastline and the estuary mouth before the turn toward Europe. Notable sights include: Bristol Channel, Mendip Hills, Somerset coastline, Severn Estuary.
What can I see when landing at Zurich in Zurich?
When landing at Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the westerly approach into Zurich (runway 28), the aircraft descends across the Swiss plateau with the Alps visible along the southern horizon on the right side, plus glimpses of Lake Zurich just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Alps foothills, Lake Zurich, Jura mountains, Swiss plateau farmland.
How long is the flight from Bristol to Zurich?
The flight from Bristol (BRS) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 573 miles (923 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bristol to Zurich flight path pass over?
English Channel crossing near the Solent, northern French farmland around Reims, the Vosges mountains, and the Jura range before descending into the Swiss plateau