Keffallinia to London flight pathEFLLHR

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Flight time3h 20m
Distance1,372
Heading319° → 304°
Best side
Right
★ 2.5 left·★ 4.0 right

The right side offers a stronger start with the mountainous Kefalonian and mainland Greek terrain at takeoff and a rewarding finish with the Thames and London skyline on approach, while the left side is dominated by open sea and generic suburban views.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Keffallinia to London is 1,372 miles (2,208 km), a flight of about 3 hours 20 minutes.

Adriatic Sea, Italian Apennines, southern edge of the Alps near northern Italy/Switzerland border, French countryside, English Channel

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from EFL

RIGHT

Departing EFL to the northwest, the right side faces the mountainous spine of Kefalonia and the Greek mainland's Pindus foothills, giving a dramatic view of rugged terrain and coastline as the plane climbs. The left side mostly shows open Ionian Sea with little variation.

Mount AinosIonian coastlinemainland Greek mountainsLixouri peninsula
EFL KefalliniaKeffallinia, Greece
Aerial window seat view during landing at London (right side) — River Thames bends, Canary Wharf towers, London Eye and Westminster skyline, Richmond Park greenery

Landing at LHR

RIGHT

On the typical westerly approach into Heathrow from the east, the aircraft tracks along or near the Thames before turning onto final approach, putting central London's skyline and river bends on the right side of the cabin. The left side mostly faces suburban rooftops with less distinct scenery.

River Thames bendsCanary Wharf towersLondon Eye and Westminster skylineRichmond Park greenery
LHR HeathrowHub for British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

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About This Route

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

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Keffallinia to London. The right side offers a stronger start with the mountainous Kefalonian and mainland Greek terrain at takeoff and a rewarding finish with the Thames and London skyline on approach, while the left side is dominated by open sea and generic suburban views.

What can I see during takeoff from Kefallinia in Keffallinia?

During takeoff from Kefallinia (EFL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing EFL to the northwest, the right side faces the mountainous spine of Kefalonia and the Greek mainland's Pindus foothills, giving a dramatic view of rugged terrain and coastline as the plane climbs. The left side mostly shows open Ionian Sea with little variation. Notable sights include: Mount Ainos (Kefalonia), Ionian coastline, mainland Greek mountains, Lixouri peninsula.

What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?

When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical westerly approach into Heathrow from the east, the aircraft tracks along or near the Thames before turning onto final approach, putting central London's skyline and river bends on the right side of the cabin. The left side mostly faces suburban rooftops with less distinct scenery. Notable sights include: River Thames bends, Canary Wharf towers, London Eye and Westminster skyline, Richmond Park greenery.

How long is the flight from Keffallinia to London?

The flight from Kefallinia (EFL) to Heathrow (LHR) takes about 3 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,372 miles (2,208 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Keffallinia to London flight path pass over?

Adriatic Sea, Italian Apennines, southern edge of the Alps near northern Italy/Switzerland border, French countryside, English Channel