Lanzerote to London flight pathACELGW

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Flight time4h 15m
Distance1,684
Heading021° → 029°
Best side
LeftMostly left

While the takeoff offers volcanic scenery, the landing approach provides more varied and dramatic geography: the Thames estuary, London's urban landscape, and England's southern coastline offer greater visual interest than the relatively uniform Atlantic crossing.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Lanzerote to London is 1,684 miles (2,710 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.

Bay of Biscay (open ocean with no notable landmarks), Cornish coastline and Devon coast visible briefly on approach to UK airspace, Bristol Channel region, Welsh coastline to the west (depending on exact routing)

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Takeoff from ACE

RIGHT

Right-side seats offer views of Lanzarote's volcanic landscape and the Atlantic coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The island's distinctive dark lava fields and coastal cliffs are prominent during the initial climb.

Lanzarote's volcanic interiorAtlantic Ocean to the westFuerteventura island to the southeastcoastal towns along Lanzarote's eastern shore
ACE LanzaroteLanzerote, Spain
Aerial window seat view during landing at London (left side) — Thames estuary and London's urban sprawl to the north, Kent coastline and white cliffs region to the southeast, South Downs ridge to the south, English Channel to the south and east

Landing at LGW

LEFT

Left-side seats provide views of southern England's geography during descent into Gatwick. The Thames estuary, Kent's coastline, and the Sussex weald are visible on approach from the south.

Thames estuary and London's urban sprawl to the northKent coastline and white cliffs region to the southeastSouth Downs ridge to the southEnglish Channel to the south and east
LGW GatwickHub for easyJet, British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lanzarote (ACE) to Gatwick (LGW)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lanzerote to London. While the takeoff offers volcanic scenery, the landing approach provides more varied and dramatic geography: the Thames estuary, London's urban landscape, and England's southern coastline offer greater visual interest than the relatively uniform Atlantic crossing.

What can I see during takeoff from Lanzarote in Lanzerote?

During takeoff from Lanzarote (ACE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Lanzarote's volcanic landscape and the Atlantic coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The island's distinctive dark lava fields and coastal cliffs are prominent during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Lanzarote's volcanic interior (Timanfaya National Park region), Atlantic Ocean to the west, Fuerteventura island to the southeast, coastal towns along Lanzarote's eastern shore.

What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?

When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of southern England's geography during descent into Gatwick. The Thames estuary, Kent's coastline, and the Sussex weald are visible on approach from the south. Notable sights include: Thames estuary and London's urban sprawl to the north, Kent coastline and white cliffs region to the southeast, South Downs ridge to the south, English Channel to the south and east.

How long is the flight from Lanzerote to London?

The flight from Lanzarote (ACE) to Gatwick (LGW) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,684 miles (2,710 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Lanzerote to London flight path pass over?

Bay of Biscay (open ocean with no notable landmarks), Cornish coastline and Devon coast visible briefly on approach to UK airspace, Bristol Channel region, Welsh coastline to the west (depending on exact routing)