Duesseldorf to London flight pathDUSLHR

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Flight time1h 25m
Distance312
Heading275° → 269°
Best side
Left
★ 2.5 left·★ 1.5 right

The left side offers a modest but real advantage: a glimpse of Düsseldorf and the Rhine at departure, plus the more distinctive Thames-and-Canary-Wharf view during the London approach, whereas the right side mostly overlooks flat Dutch farmland and open North Sea.

Takeoff · DUSLEFTRhine River, Düsseldorf city center, Kennedydamm district
Landing · LHRLEFTThames River bends, Canary Wharf skyline, O2 Arena

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Flat lowlands of the Netherlands or Belgium, the southern North Sea crossing, and the low-lying English coastline near the Thames Estuary

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Duesseldorf (left side) — Rhine River, Düsseldorf city center, Kennedydamm district

Takeoff from DUS

LEFT

Departing DUS on runway 23 toward the southwest, the initial climb passes over the Rhine river and the Düsseldorf skyline before the aircraft turns onto its westbound track, giving left-side passengers a brief but clear view of the river bends and city below.

Rhine RiverDüsseldorf city centerKennedydamm district
Aerial window seat view during landing at London (left side) — Thames River bends, Canary Wharf skyline, O2 Arena, Essex marshlands near the Thames Estuary

Landing at LHR

LEFT

On the easterly approach into Heathrow for runway 27L/27R, the descent path follows the Thames corridor through east London, giving left-side passengers views of Canary Wharf's towers, the river's distinctive bends, and the eastern edge of the City of London before landing.

Thames River bendsCanary Wharf skylineO2 ArenaEssex marshlands near the Thames Estuary

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Heathrow (LHR)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Duesseldorf to London. The left side offers a modest but real advantage: a glimpse of Düsseldorf and the Rhine at departure, plus the more distinctive Thames-and-Canary-Wharf view during the London approach, whereas the right side mostly overlooks flat Dutch farmland and open North Sea.

What can I see during takeoff from Dusseldorf in Duesseldorf?

During takeoff from Dusseldorf (DUS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing DUS on runway 23 toward the southwest, the initial climb passes over the Rhine river and the Düsseldorf skyline before the aircraft turns onto its westbound track, giving left-side passengers a brief but clear view of the river bends and city below. Notable sights include: Rhine River, Düsseldorf city center, Kennedydamm district.

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 easterly approach into Heathrow for runway 27L/27R, the descent path follows the Thames corridor through east London, giving left-side passengers views of Canary Wharf's towers, the river's distinctive bends, and the eastern edge of the City of London before landing. Notable sights include: Thames River bends, Canary Wharf skyline, O2 Arena, Essex marshlands near the Thames Estuary.

How long is the flight from Duesseldorf to London?

The flight from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Heathrow (LHR) takes 1h25m.

What does the Duesseldorf to London flight path pass over?

Flat lowlands of the Netherlands or Belgium, the southern North Sea crossing, and the low-lying English coastline near the Thames Estuary