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Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
The approach offers scenic views of the Garden of England, where the right side provides the best opportunity to spot the Central London skyline and the North Downs before touchdown.
The approach offers scenic views of the Garden of England, where the right side provides the best opportunity to spot the Central London skyline and the North Downs before touchdown.
The Right Side offers a spectacular geological transition from the vast orange dunes of the Sahara to the snow-capped Atlas Mountains and the iconic crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar.
The right side offers an immediate and iconic view of the Rock of Gibraltar shortly after takeoff, followed by a panoramic perspective of the Spanish interior and a potential glimpse of the London skyline during the Gatwick approach.
The right side offers a spectacular departure over the French Riviera and the Southern Alps, followed by potential views of Paris and the iconic white chalk cliffs of the English coast upon arrival.
The left side provides the most iconic views, including the Dubai skyline and Burj Khalifa shortly after takeoff, followed by a stunning panorama of the Swiss and Austrian Alps during the cruise across Europe.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Greek islands immediately after takeoff, the rugged Dalmatian coast, and the most dramatic perspectives of the Swiss and French Alps.
While both sides offer stunning views of the Alps, the Right Side is slightly superior as it captures the jagged peaks of the Dolomites, the Venetian Lagoon, and provides the best chance of spotting the London skyline during the descent into Gatwick.
The left side offers an unparalleled vantage point of the stunning Italian coastline, including the Bay of Naples, and provides the best angle to see the highest peaks of the Western Alps, including Mont Blanc.
The left side provides a breathtaking perspective of the Adriatic coastline and a front-row seat to the most iconic high-altitude peaks of the Swiss Alps, concluding with a scenic entry into Southern England.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic coastal scenery in the world, including the jagged peaks of Senja and the iconic Lofoten archipelago shortly after takeoff, followed by a potential view of the London skyline on approach.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the initial climb over the Dodecanese islands, the sweeping coastline of the Peloponnese, and the most dramatic perspectives of the Western Alps and the English south coast.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Western Alps, the full crescent of Lake Geneva, and a more frequent opportunity to view the city of Paris during the transit across France.
The left side is superior for this route because it faces north across the Atlantic, maximizing chances for Northern Lights sightings, and provides a front-row seat to the iconic South West English coastline and Isle of Wight during the descent.