Left side wins both the departure over Brunei Bay and the arrival over central London. During the long overland cruise through Central Asia and Europe, the left side also faces generally south, offering better views of the Himalayas from a distance, the Caspian Sea, and the Alps on the European leg depending on the exact routing.
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Flight Path
Brunei to London is 7,010 miles (11,282 km), a flight of about 14 hours 30 minutes.
South China Sea coastline departing Borneo, overland Vietnam and southern China, crossing into Central Asia over Yunnan province, the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayan range visible to the south, the Caspian Sea, southern Russia and Ukraine steppe, overflying Poland and Germany, the Rhine Valley, and the English Channel before descent into London
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BWN
LEFTBWN's primary departure runway 03 takes you northeast over Brunei Bay, and a left-side seat gives you a clear view back over the bay's sheltered waters and the Kampong Ayer water village near Bandar Seri Begawan as you climb out. The dense Borneo rainforest interior stretches away to the south on the left side.
Landing at LHR
LEFTHeathrow's most common landing approach is on runway 27L/27R from the east, meaning the aircraft tracks westward over central London. A left-side seat faces south, giving you a clear view over the Thames, the City of London skyline, and Canary Wharf as you descend. Windsor Castle and the Thames bends are also visible on the left side during final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Brunei International (BWN) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brunei to London. Left side wins both the departure over Brunei Bay and the arrival over central London. During the long overland cruise through Central Asia and Europe, the left side also faces generally south, offering better views of the Himalayas from a distance, the Caspian Sea, and the Alps on the European leg depending on the exact routing.
What can I see during takeoff from Brunei International in Brunei?
During takeoff from Brunei International (BWN), sit on the Left side for the best views. BWN's primary departure runway 03 takes you northeast over Brunei Bay, and a left-side seat gives you a clear view back over the bay's sheltered waters and the Kampong Ayer water village near Bandar Seri Begawan as you climb out. The dense Borneo rainforest interior stretches away to the south on the left side. Notable sights include: Brunei Bay (wide tidal estuary directly below), Kampong Ayer water village (cluster of stilt houses on the Brunei River), Temburong District rainforest (unbroken jungle canopy to the southeast), South China Sea coastline.
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 most common landing approach is on runway 27L/27R from the east, meaning the aircraft tracks westward over central London. A left-side seat faces south, giving you a clear view over the Thames, the City of London skyline, and Canary Wharf as you descend. Windsor Castle and the Thames bends are also visible on the left side during final approach. Notable sights include: Canary Wharf tower cluster (Isle of Dogs), River Thames bends through central London, Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park, Wembley Stadium arch.
How long is the flight from Brunei to London?
The flight from Brunei International (BWN) to Heathrow (LHR) takes about 14 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 7,010 miles (11,282 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Brunei to London flight path pass over?
South China Sea coastline departing Borneo, overland Vietnam and southern China, crossing into Central Asia over Yunnan province, the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayan range visible to the south, the Caspian Sea, southern Russia and Ukraine steppe, overflying Poland and Germany, the Rhine Valley, and the English Channel before descent into London