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BRI → LGW
Which side of the plane to sit from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (Bari) to London Gatwick Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the highest peaks of the Alps, including Mont Blanc, and offers better opportunities to spot the city of Paris during the descent toward the English Channel.
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Gargano Peninsula
View the 'spur' of Italy's boot with its dense forests and rugged coastline shortly after departure.
Central Apennines
Cross over the mountainous spine of Italy, featuring the Gran Sasso d'Italia massif.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in Western Europe often appears prominently on this side as you traverse the French-Italian border.
Paris Cityscape
Depending on the specific airway, the Eiffel Tower and Parisian layout are frequently visible to the west.
English Channel
A wide-angle view of the busy shipping lanes between France and the United Kingdom.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography of the Alps. Watch closely approximately 60 minutes after takeoff for the distinctive snow-capped peak of Mont Blanc. If the weather is clear, look for the Seine River winding through Paris during the initial descent phase.
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Enjoy immediate views of the deep blue Adriatic Sea and the Puglian coast right after takeoff from Bari.
Swiss Alps
Panoramic views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks as the flight passes over Switzerland.
Lake Geneva
The massive crescent-shaped lake and the city of Geneva are often visible nestled between mountains.
Champagne Region
Look down at the orderly patterns of the world-famous vineyards in northeast France.
White Cliffs of Dover
If the flight path enters via the east, the iconic chalk cliffs are a highlight before turning toward Gatwick.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun. Keep your camera ready about 50 minutes into the flight for the high-altitude glacial lakes of the Swiss Alps. During the approach into Gatwick, this side often offers a better view of the rolling hills of the High Weald AONB.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 1,709 km (1,062 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 17 min
Departure: BRI (41.138901, 16.760599)
Arrival: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Route Type: International
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