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LHR → ISB
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to New Islamabad International Airport (Islamabad)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Caucasus Mountains, including Europe's highest peak, Mount Elbrus, and a spectacular approach into Islamabad facing the Himalayan foothills.
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Central London Skyline
Aerial views of the Thames, Canary Wharf, and the City of London shortly after takeoff from LHR.
Mount Elbrus
The dormant volcano and highest peak in Europe situated in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia.
Northern Caspian Sea
The vast turquoise waters and shallow northern basins of the world's largest inland sea.
Karakum Desert
The golden, rippled sands of Turkmenistan, occasionally featuring the glow of the Darvaza Crater at night.
Margalla Hills
The lush green foothills of the Himalayas that frame the approach into the Islamabad capital territory.
The majority of LHR-ISB flights are overnight, reaching Central Asia at dawn. Opt for the left side to see the sun rising over the Caspian and the golden light hitting the Himalayas during the morning descent. Choose a seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine exhaust distortion when photographing the Caucasus range.
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Windsor Castle
A clear view of the historic royal residence if the aircraft departs LHR toward the west before turning east.
The Alps
Distant but majestic views of the snow-capped European peaks as the flight traverses Central Europe.
Mount Ararat
The legendary snow-capped peak in eastern Turkey, visible if the flight takes a more southerly corridor.
Alborz Mountains
The rugged northern mountain range of Iran, featuring the towering peak of Mount Damavand.
Indus River
The winding lifeblood of Pakistan, clearly visible during the final stages of the approach into ISB.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunset over Europe if you are on a late afternoon departure. If the flight path takes a southerly route over Turkey and Iran, this side offers superior views of the high Anatolian plateau and the Alborz range near Tehran. It is also the better side for seeing the Indus River plain on arrival.
Book Hotels in IslamabadDistance: 6,054 km (3,762 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 7 min
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: ISB (33.560713, 72.851613)
Route Type: International
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