Newcastle to Belfast flight pathNCLBHD

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Flight time50m
Distance169
Heading262° → 258°

Newcastle to Belfast is 169 miles (272 km), a flight of about 50 minutes.

Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 3.0 left·★ 2.0 right

This is a short hop with limited scenic variety overall, but the departure side offers a brief but genuine look at the Tyne estuary and northern Pennine foothills, while most of the flight is spent over open water with little to see on either side until the Belfast Lough approach.

Takeoff · NCLLEFTRiver Tyne estuary and Newcastle quayside, Cheviot Hills foothills, northern Pennine edge
Landing · BHDRIGHTBelfast Lough, Belfast city skyline and docks, Cave Hill

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Irish Sea crossing with the Isle of Man occasionally visible on clear days to the south of the flight path

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from NCL

LEFT

Departing NCL on runway 07 the aircraft climbs out over the Tyne estuary before turning southwest toward Belfast, putting the Cheviot foothills and the northern Pennine fringe on the left as the plane banks onto its westerly heading. The right side mostly shows flat farmland and the North Sea horizon briefly before the turn.

River Tyne estuary and Newcastle quaysideCheviot Hills foothillsnorthern Pennine edgeNorth Sea coastline during the turn

Landing at BHD

RIGHT

On the approach into BHD via runway 22, the aircraft descends over Belfast Lough with the city of Belfast and Cave Hill visible on the right side of the aircraft as it lines up for landing. The left side shows mostly open water of the Lough with the Antrim coastline receding behind.

Belfast LoughBelfast city skyline and docksCave HillCounty Antrim coastline

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newcastle (NCL) to City (BHD)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newcastle to Belfast. This is a short hop with limited scenic variety overall, but the departure side offers a brief but genuine look at the Tyne estuary and northern Pennine foothills, while most of the flight is spent over open water with little to see on either side until the Belfast Lough approach.

What can I see during takeoff from Newcastle in Newcastle?

During takeoff from Newcastle (NCL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing NCL on runway 07 the aircraft climbs out over the Tyne estuary before turning southwest toward Belfast, putting the Cheviot foothills and the northern Pennine fringe on the left as the plane banks onto its westerly heading. The right side mostly shows flat farmland and the North Sea horizon briefly before the turn. Notable sights include: River Tyne estuary and Newcastle quayside, Cheviot Hills foothills, northern Pennine edge, North Sea coastline during the turn.

What can I see when landing at City in Belfast?

When landing at City (BHD), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the approach into BHD via runway 22, the aircraft descends over Belfast Lough with the city of Belfast and Cave Hill visible on the right side of the aircraft as it lines up for landing. The left side shows mostly open water of the Lough with the Antrim coastline receding behind. Notable sights include: Belfast Lough, Belfast city skyline and docks, Cave Hill, County Antrim coastline.

How long is the flight from Newcastle to Belfast?

The flight from Newcastle (NCL) to City (BHD) takes about 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 169 miles (272 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Newcastle to Belfast flight path pass over?

Irish Sea crossing with the Isle of Man occasionally visible on clear days to the south of the flight path