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LHR → GIB
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to Gibraltar Airport (Gibraltar)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panorama of the European continent's southern tip, including the dramatic Sierra Nevada mountains and an unparalleled perspective of the Rock of Gibraltar against the turquoise Mediterranean.
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English Channel
Aerial views of the Isle of Wight and the busy shipping lanes separating the UK from France.
Loire Valley
The 'Garden of France' featuring winding rivers and historic chateaus visible in central France.
Sierra Nevada
High-altitude peaks near Granada, which remain snow-capped even during late spring.
Costa del Sol
The sun-drenched coastline of southern Spain stretching toward the port city of Malaga.
The Rock
The iconic 426-meter limestone monolith appearing dramatically during the final descent into Gibraltar.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh afternoon sun glare. During the final approach, keep your camera ready as the aircraft typically performs a visual loop around the eastern face of the Rock, providing a stunning perspective of the limestone cliffs and the Mediterranean.
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The vast, deep blue expanse of the Atlantic Ocean as the flight crosses from France to Spain.
Picos de Europa
Rugged limestone massifs and jagged peaks in the Cantabrian Mountains of Northern Spain.
Extremadura Plains
The vast, wild, and golden landscapes of Western Spain near the Portuguese border.
Bay of Algeciras
Views of the busy industrial ports and cargo ships waiting to enter the Mediterranean Sea.
African Coastline
On clear days, the Rif Mountains of Morocco are visible across the narrow Strait of Gibraltar.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic. As the plane approaches the runway, look for the 'Pillars of Hercules'—the two mountains flanking the entrance to the Strait—offering a unique sense of place where two continents nearly meet.
Book Hotels in GibraltarDistance: 1,747 km (1,086 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: GIB (36.1511993408, -5.3496599197400005)
Route Type: International
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