Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chania to London. While the takeoff from Crete offers dramatic mountain and coastal scenery, the landing approach into Heathrow provides more sustained visual interest across a longer segment—the Thames Valley, river meanders, and London's urban geography are all clearly visible during descent. Right-side seats capture this final approach sequence better.

During takeoff from Souda (CHQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer immediate views of Crete's dramatic northern coastline and the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Chania. The rugged terrain and deep blue Cretan Sea provide strong visual contrast. Notable sights include: White Mountains (Lefka Ori) to the south, Cretan coastline and Souda Bay to the north, Aegean Sea stretching northward, Akrotiri Peninsula to the west.

When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide excellent views during the final approach to Heathrow, including the Thames Valley, London's urban sprawl, and the distinctive meanders of the River Thames as it approaches the airport from the southwest. Notable sights include: River Thames and its meanders, London urban area and Greater London sprawl, Windsor area and surrounding Thames Valley, Heathrow Airport runways and surrounding reservoirs.

The flight from Souda (CHQ) to Heathrow (LHR) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Mediterranean northwestward, passing over the Ionian Sea and southern Italy (Calabria region visible as a distant landmass), then continues over the Alps (visible as a distant ridge on the horizon during mid-flight), before descending across France toward the English Channel. The English Channel crossing offers views of the French coast near Normandy and the white cliffs of Dover on the UK side before final approach to London.