Left side wins both ends of the flight. Over the cruise, the left side also faces generally south toward the North Sea and Danish coast, offering occasional glimpses of the Jutland peninsula and the Dutch/German coastline depending on exact routing, while the right side faces north into open sea.
Flight Path
The route typically crosses southern Sweden over Skåne, then the Øresund strait between Sweden and Denmark with the Øresund Bridge visible at low altitude, over Denmark's Jutland peninsula, across the North Sea, then enters UK airspace over East Anglia before descending toward London. The North Sea crossing dominates the middle portion of the flight with little to see below.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ARN
LEFTArlanda typically departs southward on runways 01L/01R or westward on 26, and climbing out heading southwest gives the left side a clear view over Lake Mälaren and Stockholm city. The archipelago of the Baltic spreads out to the left as you bank toward the southwest.
Landing at LHR
LEFTHeathrow most commonly lands on westerly headings (runway 27L/27R), meaning the approach comes from the east over London. The left side tracks directly over central London, giving clear views of the Thames, the City, and landmarks along the river before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Arlanda (ARN) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Stockholm to London. Left side wins both ends of the flight. Over the cruise, the left side also faces generally south toward the North Sea and Danish coast, offering occasional glimpses of the Jutland peninsula and the Dutch/German coastline depending on exact routing, while the right side faces north into open sea.
What can I see during takeoff from Arlanda in Stockholm?
During takeoff from Arlanda (ARN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arlanda typically departs southward on runways 01L/01R or westward on 26, and climbing out heading southwest gives the left side a clear view over Lake Mälaren and Stockholm city. The archipelago of the Baltic spreads out to the left as you bank toward the southwest. Notable sights include: Lake Mälaren, Stockholm city center and Gamla Stan island, the Stockholm archipelago to the southeast, Uppsala city to the north briefly visible before the turn.
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 most commonly lands on westerly headings (runway 27L/27R), meaning the approach comes from the east over London. The left side tracks directly over central London, giving clear views of the Thames, the City, and landmarks along the river before touchdown. Notable sights include: River Thames snaking through central London, the City of London and Canary Wharf towers, Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park to the west, the M25 orbital motorway.
How long is the flight from Stockholm to London?
The flight from Arlanda (ARN) to Heathrow (LHR) takes Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Stockholm to London flight path pass over?
The route typically crosses southern Sweden over Skåne, then the Øresund strait between Sweden and Denmark with the Øresund Bridge visible at low altitude, over Denmark's Jutland peninsula, across the North Sea, then enters UK airspace over East Anglia before descending toward London. The North Sea crossing dominates the middle portion of the flight with little to see below.