The right side captures the more dramatic and varied full-flight experience: a scenic turning departure over Corfu's old town and coastline, followed by cruise-phase views north toward the Alps as the route crosses northern Italy, outweighing the single-phase skyline view the left side offers only during landing.
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Flight Path
Corfu to London is 1,275 miles (2,052 km), a flight of about 3 hours 20 minutes.
Adriatic Sea, Italian Apennine foothills, and the southern edge of the Alps near northern Italy before the route continues over southeastern France toward the English Channel
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CFU
RIGHTDeparting CFU on runway 16 heads out over the Ionian Sea, then the aircraft banks right to turn onto its northwesterly track toward Italy, swinging the right side of the plane toward Corfu Town, the Venetian old fortress, and the indented coastline below. Left-side passengers mostly see open water during this turn.
Landing at LHR
LEFTOn the common westerly approach into LHR, arrivals routed over Kent and southeast London swing south of the city center before turning onto final for 27L/27R, putting the Thames, Canary Wharf, and central London skyline on the left side of the aircraft during descent. The right side mainly overlooks suburban rooftops and the M25 corridor.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ioannis Kapodistrias International (CFU) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Corfu to London. The right side captures the more dramatic and varied full-flight experience: a scenic turning departure over Corfu's old town and coastline, followed by cruise-phase views north toward the Alps as the route crosses northern Italy, outweighing the single-phase skyline view the left side offers only during landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Ioannis Kapodistrias International in Corfu?
During takeoff from Ioannis Kapodistrias International (CFU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing CFU on runway 16 heads out over the Ionian Sea, then the aircraft banks right to turn onto its northwesterly track toward Italy, swinging the right side of the plane toward Corfu Town, the Venetian old fortress, and the indented coastline below. Left-side passengers mostly see open water during this turn. Notable sights include: Corfu Old Town and Venetian fortress, Corfu's east coast, Ionian Sea, Vido Island.
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 westerly approach into LHR, arrivals routed over Kent and southeast London swing south of the city center before turning onto final for 27L/27R, putting the Thames, Canary Wharf, and central London skyline on the left side of the aircraft during descent. The right side mainly overlooks suburban rooftops and the M25 corridor. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf towers, London Eye and Westminster skyline, Richmond Park green space.
How long is the flight from Corfu to London?
The flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias International (CFU) to Heathrow (LHR) takes about 3 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,275 miles (2,052 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Corfu to London flight path pass over?
Adriatic Sea, Italian Apennine foothills, and the southern edge of the Alps near northern Italy before the route continues over southeastern France toward the English Channel