While takeoff from Beauvais offers pleasant rural French scenery, the landing approach into Birmingham provides more dramatic and varied geography—the Severn valley, Lickey Hills, and the distinctive industrial landscape of the Midlands create a more visually interesting descent than the relatively flat terrain visible during the climb-out from Beauvais.
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Flight Path
Beauvais to Birmingham is 267 miles (429 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
English Channel crossing (approximately 30 minutes into flight), Kent coastline and North Downs on approach to UK airspace, Cotswolds plateau visible to the north during descent into Midlands
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Takeoff from BVA
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Seine valley and the Île-de-France region as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Beauvais. You'll see the river's meandering path and the patchwork of agricultural fields that characterize this part of northern France.
Landing at BHX
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Birmingham. You'll see the Midlands industrial landscape, the Severn valley to the west, and the distinctive urban sprawl of Birmingham and the Black Country as you approach from the east.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tille (BVA) to Birmingham (BHX)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Beauvais to Birmingham. While takeoff from Beauvais offers pleasant rural French scenery, the landing approach into Birmingham provides more dramatic and varied geography—the Severn valley, Lickey Hills, and the distinctive industrial landscape of the Midlands create a more visually interesting descent than the relatively flat terrain visible during the climb-out from Beauvais.
What can I see during takeoff from Tille in Beauvais?
During takeoff from Tille (BVA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Seine valley and the Île-de-France region as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Beauvais. You'll see the river's meandering path and the patchwork of agricultural fields that characterize this part of northern France. Notable sights include: Seine River valley, Île-de-France agricultural plains, Oise River confluence, Beauvais cathedral (visible briefly during initial climb).
What can I see when landing at Birmingham in Birmingham?
When landing at Birmingham (BHX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Birmingham. You'll see the Midlands industrial landscape, the Severn valley to the west, and the distinctive urban sprawl of Birmingham and the Black Country as you approach from the east. Notable sights include: Severn River valley, Lickey Hills (southern edge of Birmingham), Black Country industrial belt, Cannock Chase plateau (distant north).
How long is the flight from Beauvais to Birmingham?
The flight from Tille (BVA) to Birmingham (BHX) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 267 miles (429 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Beauvais to Birmingham flight path pass over?
English Channel crossing (approximately 30 minutes into flight), Kent coastline and North Downs on approach to UK airspace, Cotswolds plateau visible to the north during descent into Midlands