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HEL → LGW
Which side of the plane to sit from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Helsinki) to London Gatwick Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Scandinavian coastline, the iconic Øresund Bridge, and the intricate Dutch shoreline, concluding with the iconic White Cliffs of Dover upon arrival.
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Helsinki Skyline
A sweeping view of the Finnish capital and its coastal architecture shortly after departure from Vantaa.
Øresund Bridge
The massive engineering marvel connecting Malmö, Sweden, and Copenhagen, Denmark, visible spanning the blue waters.
Dutch Coastline
Vibrant views of the Netherlands' intricate canal systems, polders, and the busy port of Rotterdam.
English Channel
High-altitude views of one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, dotted with cargo vessels.
White Cliffs of Dover
The striking white chalk faces of the English coast often visible during the initial descent into UK airspace.
Sit on the left (Port side) to capture the best landmarks. On morning flights, the sun will be behind you or overhead, providing excellent lighting for photography of the Danish and Dutch landscapes. Watch the flight map; the transition from the Baltic Sea to mainland Europe is the scenic peak of the journey.
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Finnish Lakeland
Distant views of the dense forests and countless small lakes that characterize southern Finland.
Jutland Peninsula
Aerial views of the flat, green agricultural heartlands of Denmark and the Wadden Sea.
Offshore Wind Farms
Massive arrays of wind turbines standing in the North Sea, appearing like white dots on the water.
The Weald
The picturesque rolling hills and patchwork fields of Kent and East Sussex during the final approach to Gatwick.
The right side (Starboard) is preferable on afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. It offers a more serene view of the open North Sea and is particularly beautiful during sunset arrivals, where the English countryside is bathed in a golden glow.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 1,858 km (1,155 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 29 min
Departure: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)
Arrival: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Route Type: International
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