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NTE → LCY
Which side of the plane to sit from Nantes Atlantique Airport (Nantes) to London City Airport (London)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the preferred choice for this route due to its unparalleled views of the Thames Estuary and the iconic Docklands skyline during the unique, steep approach into London City Airport.
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Loire Valley
Sweeping views of the river valley and the outskirts of Nantes.
Normandy Coast
Historical perspective of the D-Day landing beaches and the Seine-Maritime cliffs.
Thames Barrier
A bird's-eye view of the massive silver flood gates just seconds before landing.
The O2 Arena
The plane flies directly past the massive white dome during its final descent.
Canary Wharf
Intimate views of the towering skyscrapers in London's financial heart.
This is the optimal side for the dramatic 5.5-degree glide slope landing at LCY. For the best views of the Docklands, sit behind the wing to ensure your photos of the O2 and Thames Barrier are unobstructed. Late afternoon flights provide stunning golden-hour lighting on the London skyline.
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Loire Estuary
View of the Saint-Nazaire bridge and the massive Atlantic shipyards right after takeoff.
Brittany Countryside
The green, rolling hills and historic chateaus of the French interior.
The Needles
Iconic chalk stacks and lighthouse on the western tip of the Isle of Wight.
West London
Distant sightings of the Shard and the City of London on a standard westerly approach.
Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid glare. This side offers better views of the southern English coast and the Isle of Wight. It is particularly scenic during the first 20 minutes of flight when clearing the French coastline.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 499 km (310 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 50 min
Departure: NTE (47.15319824220001, -1.61073005199)
Arrival: LCY (51.505299, 0.055277999999999994)
Route Type: International
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