Loading map...
LGW → MSQ
Which side of the plane to sit from London Gatwick Airport (London) to Minsk National Airport (Minsk 2)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior coastal views of the North Sea and the possibility of spotting the Baltic coast, while avoiding direct glare from the sun on eastbound flights.
English Channel Coast
Scenic views of the Kentish shoreline and the North Sea crossing shortly after departure from Gatwick.
Rotterdam Port
A birds-eye view of the massive infrastructure of Europe's largest seaport and the Dutch delta.
Hamburg and the Elbe
The winding Elbe river and the dense urban layout of Northern Germany's largest port city.
Baltic Sea Coastline
Depending on the specific airway, glimpses of the sandy coastlines of Northern Germany and Poland.
Mazurian Lake District
The stunning landscape of northeastern Poland, characterized by thousands of post-glacial lakes.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind the aircraft, which improves visibility and photography. Look out early for the White Cliffs of Dover and the intricate Dutch waterway systems. During winter, the low sun creates high-contrast shadows over the Polish lakes.
Kent Countryside
The rolling green hills of the Kent Downs, often called the Garden of England.
Rhine-Ruhr Region
The massive industrial heartland and interconnected cities of Western Germany.
Berlin Skyline
The sprawling German capital is often visible to the north-east if the flight corridor passes Central Germany.
Vistula River
The winding path of Poland's longest river as it cuts through the central agricultural plains.
Belarusian Taiga
Dense pine forests and the agricultural patchwork typical of the final descent into Minsk.
The right side is better for urban enthusiasts, offering views of the industrial Ruhr area and potentially Berlin. Expect strong sunlight during midday flights which can cause glare. During late afternoon flights, you may experience a beautiful sunset over the Polish-Belarusian border.
Distance: 1,921 km (1,194 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min
Departure: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Arrival: MSQ (53.882499694824, 28.030700683594)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.