Porto to Birmingham flight pathOPOBHX

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Flight time2h 10m
Distance840
Heading020° → 026°
Best side
Left
★ 3.0 left·★ 1.5 right

The left side wins because of the Atlantic coastline and Douro estuary visible during departure, plus a glimpse of Birmingham's urban layout on arrival, while the right side stays over featureless inland terrain for nearly the entire flight.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Porto to Birmingham is 840 miles (1,351 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.

Bay of Biscay open water, the Brittany coast of France, and the English Channel before crossing into southern England

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from OPO

LEFT

Departing OPO to the south then turning north toward the UK, the Atlantic coastline near Porto's Douro estuary and the rugged Galician/Portuguese shoreline stay visible on the left as the aircraft climbs, while the right side shows only the flatter interior of northern Portugal.

Douro River estuaryPorto's coastline and harborAtlantic shoreline stretching north toward Galicia
OPO PortoHub for TAP Air Portugal

Landing at BHX

LEFT

On approach to BHX's runway 15 from the northeast, the aircraft crosses the flat English Midlands with no dramatic terrain, but the left side offers a brief view of Birmingham's urban sprawl and motorway junctions before touchdown, giving slightly more visual interest than the featureless farmland on the right.

Birmingham city skyline in the distanceM6/M42 motorway interchangespatchwork Midlands farmland
BHX BirminghamHub for TUI Airways

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Porto (OPO) to Birmingham (BHX)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Porto to Birmingham. The left side wins because of the Atlantic coastline and Douro estuary visible during departure, plus a glimpse of Birmingham's urban layout on arrival, while the right side stays over featureless inland terrain for nearly the entire flight.

What can I see during takeoff from Porto in Porto?

During takeoff from Porto (OPO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing OPO to the south then turning north toward the UK, the Atlantic coastline near Porto's Douro estuary and the rugged Galician/Portuguese shoreline stay visible on the left as the aircraft climbs, while the right side shows only the flatter interior of northern Portugal. Notable sights include: Douro River estuary, Porto's coastline and harbor, Atlantic shoreline stretching north toward Galicia.

What can I see when landing at Birmingham in Birmingham?

When landing at Birmingham (BHX), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to BHX's runway 15 from the northeast, the aircraft crosses the flat English Midlands with no dramatic terrain, but the left side offers a brief view of Birmingham's urban sprawl and motorway junctions before touchdown, giving slightly more visual interest than the featureless farmland on the right. Notable sights include: Birmingham city skyline in the distance, M6/M42 motorway interchanges, patchwork Midlands farmland.

How long is the flight from Porto to Birmingham?

The flight from Porto (OPO) to Birmingham (BHX) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 840 miles (1,351 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Porto to Birmingham flight path pass over?

Bay of Biscay open water, the Brittany coast of France, and the English Channel before crossing into southern England