The right side offers a premier view of Central London's skyline, including the Shard, Tower Bridge, and the Houses of Parliament, during the standard approach from the east.
The right side offers a superior mix of diverse landscapes, starting with the dramatic Picos de Europa mountains in Spain, the intricate coastline of Western France, and iconic British landmarks like the Isle of Wight and Windsor Castle during the descent into London.
While this is a short domestic hop, the Left Side is generally preferred for the iconic aerial panorama of Central London during the approach into Heathrow, especially during the common westerly landing patterns.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the rugged Scottish coastline, the iconic Forth Bridges, and a more frequent view of the Central London skyline during the approach into Heathrow.
The left side provides the most dramatic geographic views including the rugged Newfoundland coast and the best possibility of seeing the Northern Lights during the night flight.
The left side is generally superior for this route as it offers the potential for Northern Lights sightings during the oceanic crossing in winter and provides the iconic view of Windsor Castle on the standard approach into Heathrow.