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LED โ LHR
Which side of the plane to sit from Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg) to London Heathrow Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Estonian coastline, the massive port infrastructure of Hamburg, the intricate Dutch coastline, and the iconic London skyline during the final approach to Heathrow.
Tallinn & Estonian Coast
Clear views of the medieval spires of Tallinn and the jagged coastline of Northern Estonia shortly after takeoff.
Port of Hamburg
As the flight crosses Northern Germany, the sprawling industrial docks and the Elbe River are highly visible.
Dutch Polders
The geometric patterns of reclaimed land and the North Sea Protection Works along the Netherlands coast.
Central London Landmarks
On the standard Ockham arrival, see the Shard, London Eye, and Houses of Parliament as the plane turns for LHR.
English Channel
Deep blue waters dotted with cargo ships entering one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.
Sit on the left for the best chance of seeing Central London landmarks during the final approach, especially if the wind is from the West. For daytime flights, the sun will be behind you or to the side, providing excellent lighting for photography of the European coast.
Helsinki Skyline
A view across the Gulf of Finland towards the white cathedral and the archipelago surrounding the Finnish capital.
รresund Bridge
The massive bridge-tunnel system connecting Malmรถ, Sweden, and Copenhagen, Denmark, visible from high altitude.
Copenhagen Cityscape
Aerial perspective of the Danish capital's green copper roofs and modern waterfront architecture.
Wembley Stadium
If the flight enters the northern hold (Bovingdon), the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium is a prominent landmark.
Choose the right side for views of the Scandinavian coastlines. If you are flying during a summer sunset, this side offers a prolonged golden hour view over the North Sea. Be aware that glare can be intense on afternoon flights heading west.
Distance: 2,114 km (1,314 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 49 min
Departure: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Arrival: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Route Type: International
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