Alicante to London is 889 miles (1,431 km), a flight of about 2 hours 30 minutes.
The right side offers the only real terrain interest on this short flight — the Mediterranean coastline near Alicante at takeoff and the rolling Sussex countryside on approach to Gatwick — while the left side faces mostly flat interior terrain during both phases.
Flight Path
Cruise passes over inland Spain and central France, crossing the eastern Pyrenees foothills near the France-Spain border, then flat agricultural plains of southern France before reaching the English Channel and southern England.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ALC
RIGHTDeparting runway 28 from Alicante, the initial climb and turn north keeps the Mediterranean coastline and Costa Blanca beaches on the right side of the aircraft before the route turns inland toward France. The left side mostly shows the flatter interior plains of Alicante province.
Landing at LGW
RIGHTOn approach to Gatwick from the south or east (favoring runway 26), passengers on the right often get a view over the Sussex Weald countryside and, on clearer approach paths, a glimpse of the North Downs before the final descent into flat farmland near the airport. The left side mostly shows featureless fields with less variety.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Alicante (ALC) to Gatwick (LGW)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Alicante to London. The right side offers the only real terrain interest on this short flight — the Mediterranean coastline near Alicante at takeoff and the rolling Sussex countryside on approach to Gatwick — while the left side faces mostly flat interior terrain during both phases.
What can I see during takeoff from Alicante in Alicante?
During takeoff from Alicante (ALC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing runway 28 from Alicante, the initial climb and turn north keeps the Mediterranean coastline and Costa Blanca beaches on the right side of the aircraft before the route turns inland toward France. The left side mostly shows the flatter interior plains of Alicante province. Notable sights include: Alicante coastline and harbor, Costa Blanca beaches, Sierra de Aitana foothills.
What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?
When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to Gatwick from the south or east (favoring runway 26), passengers on the right often get a view over the Sussex Weald countryside and, on clearer approach paths, a glimpse of the North Downs before the final descent into flat farmland near the airport. The left side mostly shows featureless fields with less variety. Notable sights include: Sussex Weald patchwork fields, North Downs ridgeline, small reservoirs and rivers near Gatwick.
How long is the flight from Alicante to London?
The flight from Alicante (ALC) to Gatwick (LGW) takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 889 miles (1,431 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Alicante to London flight path pass over?
Cruise passes over inland Spain and central France, crossing the eastern Pyrenees foothills near the France-Spain border, then flat agricultural plains of southern France before reaching the English Channel and southern England.