Beauvais to Birmingham flight path: BVA to BHM

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Beauvais to Birmingham. While the left side offers better views during takeoff from Beauvais, the right side provides superior scenery during the critical descent phase into Birmingham, including the Appalachian foothills and Red Mountain—more visually distinctive than the relatively flat French countryside.

During takeoff from Tille (BVA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Seine River valley and the rolling Île-de-France countryside as the aircraft climbs northwest from Beauvais. Right side faces inland toward relatively flat, featureless farmland. Notable sights include: Seine River winding through green valleys, Beauvais Cathedral (visible briefly below during initial climb), patchwork of French agricultural fields, distant chalk cliffs of Normandy on horizon.

When landing at Birmingham International (BHM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Appalachian foothills and the Cahaba River valley as the aircraft descends toward Birmingham from the northeast. Left side faces the relatively flat terrain north of the city. Notable sights include: Appalachian foothills (Talladega Range) to the east and southeast, Cahaba River valley, Birmingham city skyline and urban sprawl, Red Mountain (distinctive ridge visible from approach).

The flight from Tille (BVA) to Birmingham International (BHM) takes about 7 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,455 miles (7,170 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Atlantic Ocean crossing (no landmarks visible), Irish coastline and Celtic Sea (if visible during daylight), Welsh mountains and Snowdonia range (far northern route), English Midlands and industrial cities, Appalachian foothills approaching Alabama