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RTM → LCY
Which side of the plane to sit from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (Rotterdam) to London City Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the massive Port of Rotterdam upon departure and an iconic, close-up look at the O2 Arena and Greenwich during the final approach into London City.
Port of Rotterdam
View the massive Maasvlakte industrial area and the world-class shipping infrastructure as you climb away from the Dutch coast.
Zeeland Delta Works
The complex system of dams and storm surge barriers protecting the southern Netherlands is visible shortly after takeoff.
Kent Coastline
As you cross the North Sea, the shores of Margate and Whitstable provide a scenic entry point into UK airspace.
The O2 Arena
The steep descent into LCY provides a stunningly close view of the iconic white dome and the Millennium Pier.
Greenwich Maritime
Just before landing, look for the Royal Observatory and the Cutty Sark situated along the banks of the Thames.
Book an afternoon flight for the best lighting over the Thames Estuary. Ensure you are seated forward of the wing to avoid engine obstruction during the steep 5.5-degree approach into London City, which offers the best photo opportunities of the O2 Arena.
The Hague Skyline
On departure, catch a glimpse of the administrative capital of the Netherlands and its modern high-rise buildings.
Scheveningen Pier
The famous pier and Ferris wheel on the Dutch coast are often visible as the plane turns toward the English Channel.
London Array Wind Farm
See one of the world's largest offshore wind farms appearing as a vast grid of white turbines in the North Sea.
Canary Wharf
The towering skyscrapers of London's financial district dominate the view during the final seconds of the flight.
Southend Pier
The world's longest pleasure pier stretching into the Thames Estuary is a prominent landmark on the approach path.
The right side is excellent for morning flights as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft. It provides a more expansive view of the London Docklands and the growing skyline of Canary Wharf just before touchdown.
Distance: 306 km (190 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: RTM (51.956902, 4.43722)
Arrival: LCY (51.505299, 0.055277999999999994)
Route Type: International
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