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KUN → LGW
Which side of the plane to sit from Kaunas International Airport (Kaunas) to London Gatwick Airport (London)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Baltic coastline during departure, the intricate Dutch hydraulic systems, and most importantly, a potential view of the London skyline during the Gatwick approach.
Baltic Coastline
Distant views of the Curonian Spit and the Baltic Sea as the aircraft climbs and heads west across Europe.
Dutch Polders & Ports
Exquisite views of the reclaimed land in the Netherlands and the massive industrial infrastructure of the Rotterdam port area.
North Sea Wind Farms
The geometric patterns of offshore wind turbines rising from the North Sea between the continent and the UK.
Thames Estuary
The widening mouth of the River Thames as it meets the sea, dotted with cargo ships and sandbanks.
London City Skyline
On the standard approach to Gatwick's Runway 26L, you can often see the Shard and Canary Wharf far to the north.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the North Sea. During the landing phase, stay alert as the aircraft maneuvers; if landing from the east, you will have a clear line of sight to London's central landmarks.
Kaunas City
Aerial view of the historic Old Town and the confluence of the Nemunas and Neris rivers immediately after takeoff.
Masurian Lake District
Glimpses of Poland's 'Land of a Thousand Lakes' shimmering below if the flight path tracks slightly south.
German Heartland
The dense forests and agricultural mosaics of Central Germany stretching toward the horizon.
White Cliffs of Dover
As the flight crosses the English Channel, the iconic chalk cliffs may be visible in the distance to the south.
The Garden of England
The lush, green rolling hills and orchards of the Kent countryside during the final descent into Gatwick.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. Keep an eye out for the distinctive loop of the Nemunas river shortly after lifting off from KUN.
Distance: 1,668 km (1,036 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 13 min
Departure: KUN (54.96390151977539, 24.084800720214844)
Arrival: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Route Type: International
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