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PRG → LGW
Which side of the plane to sit from Václav Havel Airport Prague (Prague) to London Gatwick Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Prague city center immediately after takeoff, followed by a scenic traverse over the Rhine Valley and the rolling Ardennes.
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Prague Old Town
Aerial view of the Vltava River, Charles Bridge, and the historic Prague Castle complex shortly after departure from PRG.
Rhine Valley
The winding Rhine river and the terraced vineyards of the Rheingau region in Western Germany.
Ardennes Forest
Dense, undulating green canopies stretching across Luxembourg and Southern Belgium.
English Channel
Strategic views of the world's busiest shipping lanes and the narrowest point of the Dover Strait.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. For the best view of Prague, hope for a western takeoff (Runway 24) followed by a southern turn. During the descent into Gatwick, look for the South Downs National Park's rolling chalk hills.
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Ore Mountains
The dramatic natural border between Czechia and Germany, often snow-capped during winter months.
Frankfurt Skyline
The distinct cluster of skyscrapers in Germany's financial hub, visible if the flight path tracks slightly north.
Flemish Coastline
Expansive views of the Belgian beaches near Ostend and the massive port infrastructure of Zeebrugge.
Beachy Head
On the final approach to LGW, you can often see the iconic white chalk cliffs of the Sussex coast and the Seven Sisters.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the North Sea. As you approach Gatwick, this side occasionally offers distant views of the London skyline and the Shard if the aircraft enters a holding pattern to the east.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 1,024 km (636 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: PRG (50.1008, 14.26)
Arrival: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Route Type: International
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