The left side wins on both ends of the flight — Corfu's old town and coastline at departure — plus better sightlines toward the Thames basin near Stansted, while the cruise phase over the Adriatic, Italy, and the Alps favors the west-facing (left) side as the aircraft tracks northwest toward London.
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Flight Path
Corfu to London is 1,266 miles (2,037 km), a flight of about 3 hours 10 minutes.
Adriatic Sea, northern Italian coastline near Venice, the Italian and Swiss Alps, and the French countryside before crossing the English Channel
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CFU
LEFTDeparting south on runway 16, the initial climb runs directly along Corfu's east coast, putting Corfu Town's old fortresses, the harbor, and the little islet of Pontikonisi on the left side of the aircraft. The right side only shows open Ionian Sea.
Landing at STN
LEFTOn approach to Stansted's runway 22 from the northeast, the final descent path passes south of the flight track, giving left-side passengers occasional views of the Essex countryside and glimpses toward the Thames Estuary basin, while the right side only sees flatter Suffolk/Cambridgeshire farmland.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ioannis Kapodistrias International (CFU) to Stansted (STN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Corfu to London. The left side wins on both ends of the flight — Corfu's old town and coastline at departure — plus better sightlines toward the Thames basin near Stansted, while the cruise phase over the Adriatic, Italy, and the Alps favors the west-facing (left) side as the aircraft tracks northwest toward London.
What can I see during takeoff from Ioannis Kapodistrias International in Corfu?
During takeoff from Ioannis Kapodistrias International (CFU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing south on runway 16, the initial climb runs directly along Corfu's east coast, putting Corfu Town's old fortresses, the harbor, and the little islet of Pontikonisi on the left side of the aircraft. The right side only shows open Ionian Sea. Notable sights include: Corfu Old Town and Venetian fortresses, Pontikonisi (Mouse Island), Vido island, Ionian Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Stansted in London?
When landing at Stansted (STN), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to Stansted's runway 22 from the northeast, the final descent path passes south of the flight track, giving left-side passengers occasional views of the Essex countryside and glimpses toward the Thames Estuary basin, while the right side only sees flatter Suffolk/Cambridgeshire farmland. Notable sights include: Essex patchwork farmland, distant Thames Estuary haze, River Stort valley, Stansted's rural surroundings.
How long is the flight from Corfu to London?
The flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias International (CFU) to Stansted (STN) takes about 3 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,266 miles (2,037 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Corfu to London flight path pass over?
Adriatic Sea, northern Italian coastline near Venice, the Italian and Swiss Alps, and the French countryside before crossing the English Channel