Antigua to London is 4,072 miles (6,553 km), a flight of about 8 hours 45 minutes.
Left side wins both ends of the flight. At takeoff you get Antigua's lagoons and the rare sight of Montserrat's active volcano. On arrival you get the full London panorama along the Thames. The transatlantic cruise itself is largely featureless ocean regardless of side.
Flight Path
The route tracks northeast from Antigua, crossing the open North Atlantic with no significant landmasses until the Azores archipelago may appear distantly to the south around the midpoint. The flight then crosses into European airspace over the Bay of Biscay, with the northwest coast of France (Brittany peninsula) visible on descent, followed by the English Channel and the south coast of England before the London approach.
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Takeoff from ANU
LEFTV C Bird's primary departure runway 07 sends aircraft northeast over the sea, then curving north. The left side faces west and southwest, giving a clear view back over Antigua's lagoons, the Five Islands peninsula, and the distinctive silhouette of Montserrat's Soufrière Hills volcano about 40 miles to the southwest. Right side gets open Atlantic.
Landing at LHR
LEFTHeathrow's dominant approach is from the east on runway 27L/27R, meaning aircraft track westward over central London. The left side faces south, giving a prolonged view over the Thames, the City of London, Canary Wharf, and the river's distinctive bends through Greenwich and Bermondsey. Right side faces north over suburban Middlesex.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from V C Bird International (ANU) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Antigua to London. Left side wins both ends of the flight. At takeoff you get Antigua's lagoons and the rare sight of Montserrat's active volcano. On arrival you get the full London panorama along the Thames. The transatlantic cruise itself is largely featureless ocean regardless of side.
What can I see during takeoff from V C Bird International in Antigua?
During takeoff from V C Bird International (ANU), sit on the Left side for the best views. V C Bird's primary departure runway 07 sends aircraft northeast over the sea, then curving north. The left side faces west and southwest, giving a clear view back over Antigua's lagoons, the Five Islands peninsula, and the distinctive silhouette of Montserrat's Soufrière Hills volcano about 40 miles to the southwest. Right side gets open Atlantic. Notable sights include: Antigua's Deep Water Harbour and St. John's waterfront, Five Islands peninsula and Jolly Harbour lagoon, Montserrat's Soufrière Hills (active volcano, ~40 miles SW), Guadeloupe's Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre islands on the southern horizon.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow's dominant approach is from the east on runway 27L/27R, meaning aircraft track westward over central London. The left side faces south, giving a prolonged view over the Thames, the City of London, Canary Wharf, and the river's distinctive bends through Greenwich and Bermondsey. Right side faces north over suburban Middlesex. Notable sights include: The Thames river bends from Canary Wharf through Greenwich and Bermondsey, the City of London skyline and Shard visible to the south, Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park on final approach, Wembley Stadium arch visible to the north-left.
How long is the flight from Antigua to London?
The flight from V C Bird International (ANU) to Heathrow (LHR) takes about 8 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,072 miles (6,553 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Antigua to London flight path pass over?
The route tracks northeast from Antigua, crossing the open North Atlantic with no significant landmasses until the Azores archipelago may appear distantly to the south around the midpoint. The flight then crosses into European airspace over the Bay of Biscay, with the northwest coast of France (Brittany peninsula) visible on descent, followed by the English Channel and the south coast of England before the London approach.