The right side wins overall for the spectacular Agadir Bay and Atlantic coastline departure view, and during the cruise the right side also offers views of the Portuguese coast, the Bay of Biscay, and the Brittany peninsula as the route tracks north. The landing view on the left is pleasant but relatively ordinary Surrey countryside.
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Flight Path
Agadir to London is 1,515 miles (2,438 km), a flight of about 3 hours 40 minutes.
The route tracks north over Morocco then out over the Atlantic near Casablanca, follows the Portuguese coast past Lisbon visible to the east, crosses the Bay of Biscay, passes over Brittany in northwest France, then crosses the English Channel near Cherbourg or the Channel Islands before descending into southern England over Hampshire and Surrey.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from AGA
RIGHTAgadir airport typically departs northward on runway 28/10, with a northbound climb giving the right side views over Agadir city, the bay, and the Atlantic coastline. The Anti-Atlas mountains sit inland to the east, visible from the left, but the sweeping bay and ocean panorama on the right is more dramatic.
Landing at LGW
LEFTGatwick's runway 26L/08R means arrivals typically come in from the east heading westward, or from the south heading north. On a standard ILS approach from the southeast, the left side gives views over the North Downs, the M23 corridor, and the approach over Crawley and the Surrey countryside. The right side faces open fields with less to see.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Al Massira Airport (AGA) to Gatwick (LGW)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Agadir to London. The right side wins overall for the spectacular Agadir Bay and Atlantic coastline departure view, and during the cruise the right side also offers views of the Portuguese coast, the Bay of Biscay, and the Brittany peninsula as the route tracks north. The landing view on the left is pleasant but relatively ordinary Surrey countryside.
What can I see during takeoff from Al Massira Airport in Agadir?
During takeoff from Al Massira Airport (AGA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Agadir airport typically departs northward on runway 28/10, with a northbound climb giving the right side views over Agadir city, the bay, and the Atlantic coastline. The Anti-Atlas mountains sit inland to the east, visible from the left, but the sweeping bay and ocean panorama on the right is more dramatic. Notable sights include: Agadir Bay and Atlantic coastline, Agadir city and kasbah hill, Souss River estuary, Atlantic Ocean horizon.
What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?
When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gatwick's runway 26L/08R means arrivals typically come in from the east heading westward, or from the south heading north. On a standard ILS approach from the southeast, the left side gives views over the North Downs, the M23 corridor, and the approach over Crawley and the Surrey countryside. The right side faces open fields with less to see. Notable sights include: North Downs ridge, Crawley town below, M23 motorway corridor, Surrey green belt farmland.
How long is the flight from Agadir to London?
The flight from Al Massira Airport (AGA) to Gatwick (LGW) takes about 3 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,515 miles (2,438 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Agadir to London flight path pass over?
The route tracks north over Morocco then out over the Atlantic near Casablanca, follows the Portuguese coast past Lisbon visible to the east, crosses the Bay of Biscay, passes over Brittany in northwest France, then crosses the English Channel near Cherbourg or the Channel Islands before descending into southern England over Hampshire and Surrey.