The left side benefits from a scenic Windsor Castle/Thames landing sequence and, during cruise, better views of the Zagros Mountains in Iran and the distant Alps as the route curves northwest through the Middle East and Central Europe, giving it more consistent terrain interest than the right side's flatter Anatolian and northern European views.
Flight Path
Route crosses the Arabian Sea or southern Iran, the Zagros Mountains, the Anatolian plateau of Turkey, the Black Sea region, and the Carpathian foothills before descending over the North European plain toward the English Channel.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BLR
RIGHTDeparting BLR to the west, the aircraft typically banks north toward the Delhi corridor, putting Bangalore's tech-district skyline and the distant Nandi Hills on the right. The left side only shows the flat, repetitive farmland of the Deccan plateau.
Landing at LHR
LEFTOn the common easterly approach into Heathrow's runway 27, the aircraft passes just north of Windsor before turning onto final, putting Windsor Castle and the looping Thames on the left side. The right side mostly shows generic west London suburbs.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangalore to London. The left side benefits from a scenic Windsor Castle/Thames landing sequence and, during cruise, better views of the Zagros Mountains in Iran and the distant Alps as the route curves northwest through the Middle East and Central Europe, giving it more consistent terrain interest than the right side's flatter Anatolian and northern European views.
What can I see during takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?
During takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing BLR to the west, the aircraft typically banks north toward the Delhi corridor, putting Bangalore's tech-district skyline and the distant Nandi Hills on the right. The left side only shows the flat, repetitive farmland of the Deccan plateau. Notable sights include: Bangalore urban sprawl (Whitefield/Electronic City), Nandi Hills on the horizon, Deccan plateau farmland mosaic.
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 common easterly approach into Heathrow's runway 27, the aircraft passes just north of Windsor before turning onto final, putting Windsor Castle and the looping Thames on the left side. The right side mostly shows generic west London suburbs. Notable sights include: Windsor Castle, River Thames, Staines Reservoirs, west London suburbs.
How long is the flight from Bangalore to London?
The flight from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Heathrow (LHR) takes 9h 45m.
What does the Bangalore to London flight path pass over?
Route crosses the Arabian Sea or southern Iran, the Zagros Mountains, the Anatolian plateau of Turkey, the Black Sea region, and the Carpathian foothills before descending over the North European plain toward the English Channel.