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JTR → LHR
Which side of the plane to sit from Santorini Airport (Thira) to London Heathrow Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is superior for this route because it offers an immediate view of the Santorini Caldera upon departure and a spectacular panorama of the London skyline, including the Shard and the Thames, during the standard approach into Heathrow.
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Santorini Caldera
Aerial view of the iconic crescent-shaped volcanic crater and the white-washed villages of Oia and Fira.
Dalmatian Coast
A stunning sequence of Croatian islands and the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea.
Central Alps
Glaciated peaks and deep valleys as the flight traverses the border between Italy, Austria, and Switzerland.
London Skyline
On the typical westerly approach (Runway 27L/R), you get a perfect view of the City, the Shard, and the London Eye.
Book a window seat in the 'A' column. For departure from Santorini, keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff as the turn usually reveals the entire caldera. For the arrival, London is best viewed during late afternoon flights when the sun is behind you, illuminating the city buildings. If landing in the morning, be prepared for some glare.
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Pindus Mountains
The rugged 'spine of Greece' featuring limestone peaks and the Vikos Gorge region.
French Countryside
Neat geometric patterns of vineyards and rural estates across Eastern and Northern France.
English Channel
Watch for the busy shipping lanes and the white cliffs as you transition into British airspace.
Windsor Castle
If landing toward the west, the right side provides a direct view of the royal residence just minutes before touchdown.
Seat 'F' or 'K' is the best choice here. This side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. Watch the descent closely; if the plane circles in a holding pattern over North London, you might catch glimpses of Wembley Stadium. Windsor Castle is the highlight on the final 2-minute countdown to landing.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 2,644 km (1,643 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 32 min
Departure: JTR (36.39920043945313, 25.47929954528809)
Arrival: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Route Type: International
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