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BSL → LCY
Which side of the plane to sit from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (Mulhouse) to London City Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is prioritized for the spectacular final approach into London City Airport, offering the best views of the Thames, Greenwich, and the iconic O2 Arena.
Vosges Mountains
Dramatic views of the forested ridges and peaks in eastern France shortly after departure.
Champagne Vineyards
Rolling hills and the orderly patterns of the famous wine-producing region near Reims.
Opal Coast
The French shoreline near Le Touquet where the land meets the turquoise waters of the Channel.
English Channel
Aerial perspective of one of the world's busiest shipping lanes between Calais and Dover.
Greenwich
Unbeatable views of the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, and the Queen's House during descent.
The O2 Arena
A close-up look at the distinctive dome as the plane banks for its final approach to the runway.
Book a seat well ahead of the wing to fully experience the steep 5.5-degree glide path descent into LCY. Afternoon flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the London skyline and the Thames Estuary perfectly.
Black Forest
To the east, the dark, dense canopy of Germany's famous mountain range is visible on climb-out.
Rhine River
The shimmering silver ribbon of the Rhine winding through the tri-border area of France, Germany, and Switzerland.
Lille Metropole
The dense urban landscape of northern France near the Belgian border.
Thames Estuary
The wide mouth of the river featuring massive offshore wind farms and shifting sandbanks.
London Docklands
The industrial and modern transformation of the historic docks, including the Excel Centre.
Canary Wharf Skyline
Distanced views of the towering skyscrapers of London's financial district during the approach.
The right side offers the best views of the Rhine and the Jura mountains during the initial climb from Basel. For the landing, it provides a great perspective of the Olympic Park and the vast East London regeneration areas.
Distance: 692 km (430 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: BSL (47.59, 7.5291667)
Arrival: LCY (51.505299, 0.055277999999999994)
Route Type: International
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