Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Christchurch to London. Takeoff views of the Southern Alps and Canterbury Plains are more visually dramatic than landing views of London's urban sprawl. The alpine scenery from Christchurch departure is the flight's most distinctive scenic highlight.

During takeoff from Christchurch International (CHC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats face west-southwest on departure, offering immediate views of the Southern Alps and Canterbury Plains. Right seats face the Pacific Ocean but with less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Southern Alps (Mount Cook visible on clear days), Canterbury Plains extending north, Banks Peninsula to the southeast.

When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats face south-southwest on final approach to LCY, providing views of the Thames estuary, Greenwich, and central London landmarks. Left seats see less distinctive urban features during descent. Notable sights include: Thames estuary and meanders, Greenwich Peninsula with Millennium Dome, Tower Bridge and City of London skyline, Canary Wharf towers.

The flight from Christchurch International (CHC) to City (LCY) takes 17h 15m.

Over the Indian Ocean, the flight passes south of Madagascar and Mauritius (visible on very clear days at cruise altitude). Approaching Africa, the southern tip near Cape Town and the Drakensberg Mountains may be visible on clear days. Crossing the Atlantic, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge creates subtle bathymetric features visible as ocean color variations. Approaching Europe, the Atlas Mountains in Morocco appear on the southern horizon, followed by the Iberian Peninsula, Pyrenees, and eventually the Alps before descent into London. The Bay of Biscay and English Channel are crossed during final approach.