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LAD â LHR
Which side of the plane to sit from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda) to London Heathrow Airport (London)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers the iconic aerial view of Central London's landmarks during the typical approach into Heathrow, alongside a great view of Luanda's skyline upon departure.
Luanda Bay
A magnificent view of the Angolan capital, the Port of Luanda, and the Marginal promenade shortly after takeoff.
Hoggar Massif
The dramatic, dark volcanic peaks of the central Algerian Sahara rising sharply from the desert floor.
Paris Distant Lights
On clear night flights, the sprawling lights of Paris and the surrounding Ile-de-France region can be seen to the east.
English Channel
Watch the dense cargo ship traffic and the white cliffs of the southern UK coast as you cross from France.
Central London Skyline
The premier view of the Thames, the Shard, and the City of London during the standard Runway 27 westerly approach.
For the best chance of seeing London's famous landmarks, select a seat on the right. Most flights land facing west (Runways 27L/R); as the plane follows the Thames, the right side looks directly north over the city center. This flight is long, so aim for a window seat away from the wing for unobstructed desert photography.
Atlantic Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the South Atlantic Ocean as the aircraft tracks the coastline of West Africa.
Sahara Sand Seas
Aerial perspective of the vast, rolling orange dunes of the Western Sahara and the TÊnÊrÊ region.
Pyrenees Mountains
The jagged, snow-capped border between Spain and France is often visible during the transit over Western Europe.
Aquitaine Basin
Views of the geometric patterns of French vineyards and the Garonne river near Bordeaux.
Windsor Castle
On rare easterly landings (Runway 09), this side provides a stunning close-up of the royal residence.
The left side is preferable on morning flights to keep the sun behind the aircraft while viewing the Sahara. It is also the better side for photography if the flight utilizes the northern arrival stacks (Bovingdon or Lambourne), though these are less common for southern arrivals.
Distance: 6,836 km (4,248 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 3 min
Departure: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Arrival: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Route Type: International
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