Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Aberdeen to London. The right side tracks the Scottish coastline during initial climb, then picks up the Pennines and Midlands cities in the cruise, and delivers the best London approach views on descent. The left side wins at takeoff but the right side offers more sustained interest across the full flight.

During takeoff from Dyce (ABZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Aberdeen typically departs runway 16 heading south, placing the left (east) side over the North Sea coastline and the city of Aberdeen itself. You get a clear view of the River Dee estuary, Aberdeen harbour, and the grey granite city spreading inland. Notable sights include: Aberdeen harbour and beach, River Dee estuary, North Sea coastline, Aberdeen city centre.

When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Heathrow predominantly uses westerly runways (09L/09R landing from the east), so the aircraft approaches from the east over London. The right (north) side gives views over the Thames, central London landmarks, and the M25 corridor as you descend through 3,000-5,000 feet. Notable sights include: River Thames snaking through London, Windsor Castle and Great Park, M25 motorway arc, Wembley Stadium arch.

The flight from Dyce (ABZ) to Heathrow (LHR) takes Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Angus coast and Firth of Tay near Dundee, then tracks over the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh, before heading south over the Borders and Northumberland. Over England it crosses the Pennines — visible as a broad upland spine — then descends over the East Midlands flatlands, passing west of Peterborough and over Bedfordshire before entering the London TMA.