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LGW → PRG
Which side of the plane to sit from London Gatwick Airport (London) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (Prague)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers views of the winding Rhine River and is the preferred side for capturing the iconic skyline of Prague during the most common landing patterns.
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Straits of Dover
Watch the narrowest part of the English Channel filled with international shipping traffic and distant views of the white cliffs.
Rhine-Main Region
The confluence of the Rhine and Main rivers, with the high-rise skyline of Frankfurt visible in the distance.
Ore Mountains
The scenic mountain range that forms the natural border between Germany and the Czech Republic.
Prague Cityscape
On many approaches (Runway 24), you get a panoramic view of the Vltava River, Charles Bridge, and Prague Castle.
The right side is essential for the best arrival views. If the flight arrives from the west, you will likely circle the city, providing a perfect view of the 'City of a Hundred Spires' just before touchdown. Choose an evening flight to see the Rhine Valley and Prague illuminated.
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Thames Estuary
View the industrial and natural landscape where the River Thames meets the North Sea shortly after takeoff.
Port of Antwerp
One of the world's largest seaports is often visible as you cross the Belgian border.
Ruhr Metropolis
The dense urban sprawl of the German industrial heartland, including cities like Essen and Dortmund.
Central German Uplands
Rolling green hills and dense forests of the Hessian Highlands as you approach the Czech border.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Look out for the massive open-cast mines in Western Germany which appear as giant tan scars on the landscape.
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Get eSIMs for Czech RepublicDistance: 1,024 km (636 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Arrival: PRG (50.1008, 14.26)
Route Type: International
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