The right side edges ahead overall because the Sierra Nevada backdrop during departure is more visually striking and sustained than the brief Windsor Castle glimpse on landing, even though the approach into Heathrow offers its own reward on the left.
Flight Path
Central Spanish plateau near Madrid, the Cantabrian coast or Bay of Biscay depending on routing, and the rolling farmland of southern England before the Thames Valley
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from AGP
RIGHTAs the aircraft climbs out from Malaga on a northbound track toward the UK, the right-side windows face east toward the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and the Granada highlands, giving a dramatic backdrop as the Costa del Sol coastline falls away behind. The left side mainly shows the flatter Guadalhorce valley and coastal development.
Landing at LHR
LEFTOn the westerly approach into Heathrow, arriving aircraft typically track over the Thames Valley and Windsor before turning onto final for 27L/27R, and Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park sit just to the south of the flight path, visible on the left. The right side mostly shows suburban Berkshire with fewer distinct landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Malaga (AGP) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Malaga to London. The right side edges ahead overall because the Sierra Nevada backdrop during departure is more visually striking and sustained than the brief Windsor Castle glimpse on landing, even though the approach into Heathrow offers its own reward on the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Malaga in Malaga?
During takeoff from Malaga (AGP), sit on the Right side for the best views. As the aircraft climbs out from Malaga on a northbound track toward the UK, the right-side windows face east toward the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and the Granada highlands, giving a dramatic backdrop as the Costa del Sol coastline falls away behind. The left side mainly shows the flatter Guadalhorce valley and coastal development. Notable sights include: Sierra Nevada foothills, Montes de Málaga, Costa del Sol coastline receding, Guadalhorce valley.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the westerly approach into Heathrow, arriving aircraft typically track over the Thames Valley and Windsor before turning onto final for 27L/27R, and Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park sit just to the south of the flight path, visible on the left. The right side mostly shows suburban Berkshire with fewer distinct landmarks. Notable sights include: Windsor Castle, Windsor Great Park, River Thames loops, western London suburbs.
How long is the flight from Malaga to London?
The flight from Malaga (AGP) to Heathrow (LHR) takes 2h 50m.
What does the Malaga to London flight path pass over?
Central Spanish plateau near Madrid, the Cantabrian coast or Bay of Biscay depending on routing, and the rolling farmland of southern England before the Thames Valley