The right side wins overall due to the spectacular Indian Ocean and Dar es Salaam harbour departure views, which are more dramatic and exotic than anything on the London approach. Mid-flight the right side also faces west over the Nile Valley in Sudan and Egypt, offering views of the river's green corridor cutting through desert. The left side wins at landing but the takeoff spectacle tips the balance to the right.
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Flight Path
Dar Es Salaam to London is 4,665 miles (7,507 km), a flight of about 9 hours 45 minutes.
The route tracks north-northwest over Kenya and Ethiopia, crossing the Ethiopian Highlands, then over Sudan where the Nile Valley is visible as a green ribbon through the Sahara. Over Egypt the Nile Delta and Red Sea coast may be visible. The flight then crosses the Mediterranean, passes over the Alps or northern Italy depending on routing, crosses France, and descends into London from the southeast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DAR
RIGHTDAR typically departs on runway 05 (northeast), so the right side faces northwest over the Indian Ocean and the Dar es Salaam harbour and city waterfront. You get a clear view of the sprawling city, the natural harbour, and the turquoise coastal waters as the aircraft climbs out over the ocean before turning north.
Landing at LHR
LEFTHeathrow typically lands on westerly runways (09L/09R from the east), meaning the aircraft approaches from the east over London. The left side faces south over central London, giving views of the Thames, the City of London skyline, and the urban sprawl of south London. The right side faces north over suburban west London with less iconic scenery.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dar Es Salaam to London. The right side wins overall due to the spectacular Indian Ocean and Dar es Salaam harbour departure views, which are more dramatic and exotic than anything on the London approach. Mid-flight the right side also faces west over the Nile Valley in Sudan and Egypt, offering views of the river's green corridor cutting through desert. The left side wins at landing but the takeoff spectacle tips the balance to the right.
What can I see during takeoff from Dar Es Salaam in Dar Es Salaam?
During takeoff from Dar Es Salaam (DAR), sit on the Right side for the best views. DAR typically departs on runway 05 (northeast), so the right side faces northwest over the Indian Ocean and the Dar es Salaam harbour and city waterfront. You get a clear view of the sprawling city, the natural harbour, and the turquoise coastal waters as the aircraft climbs out over the ocean before turning north. Notable sights include: Dar es Salaam harbour and city waterfront, Indian Ocean coastline, Msasani Peninsula, Zanzibar Island visible on the horizon to the northeast.
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 typically lands on westerly runways (09L/09R from the east), meaning the aircraft approaches from the east over London. The left side faces south over central London, giving views of the Thames, the City of London skyline, and the urban sprawl of south London. The right side faces north over suburban west London with less iconic scenery. Notable sights include: River Thames snaking through central London, City of London and Canary Wharf skylines, Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park to the southwest, Wembley Stadium arch visible to the north.
How long is the flight from Dar Es Salaam to London?
The flight from Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to Heathrow (LHR) takes about 9 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,665 miles (7,507 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dar Es Salaam to London flight path pass over?
The route tracks north-northwest over Kenya and Ethiopia, crossing the Ethiopian Highlands, then over Sudan where the Nile Valley is visible as a green ribbon through the Sahara. Over Egypt the Nile Delta and Red Sea coast may be visible. The flight then crosses the Mediterranean, passes over the Alps or northern Italy depending on routing, crosses France, and descends into London from the southeast.