Right-side seats provide the most continuous visual interest: the Tuscan landscape and Apennines on departure, then the Alps or Jura mountains during the cruise phase (visible on clear days as the flight passes south of them), and finally the Thames estuary on approach. Left side offers less during the long cruise segment over France.
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Flight Path
Firenze to London is 741 miles (1,193 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Alps or passes south of them (depending on routing), then descends over the Jura Mountains and French plateau. The Rhône Valley is often visible on the left during cruise. As the aircraft approaches the English Channel, the French coast near Normandy or Brittany becomes visible, followed by the Channel itself and the English coast near Kent or Sussex before reaching London.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from FLR
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the Arno River valley and the city of Florence spreading eastward during the initial climb. Peretola typically departs runway 05 (northeast) or 23 (southwest); on either heading, the right side shows the broader Tuscan landscape and the Apennine foothills rising to the east.
Landing at LCY
LEFTLeft-side seats offer views of the Thames estuary, London's eastern districts, and the approach path over the city. City Airport (LCY) uses runways 09/27; approaches typically come from the east or west over the Thames, and left seats frame the river's distinctive meanders and the Isle of Dogs peninsula.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Peretola (FLR) to City (LCY)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Firenze to London. Right-side seats provide the most continuous visual interest: the Tuscan landscape and Apennines on departure, then the Alps or Jura mountains during the cruise phase (visible on clear days as the flight passes south of them), and finally the Thames estuary on approach. Left side offers less during the long cruise segment over France.
What can I see during takeoff from Peretola in Firenze?
During takeoff from Peretola (FLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Arno River valley and the city of Florence spreading eastward during the initial climb. Peretola typically departs runway 05 (northeast) or 23 (southwest); on either heading, the right side shows the broader Tuscan landscape and the Apennine foothills rising to the east. Notable sights include: Arno River (winding through Florence), Florence city center with Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio, Apennine Mountains (eastern horizon), Tuscan hills and valleys.
What can I see when landing at City in London?
When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Thames estuary, London's eastern districts, and the approach path over the city. City Airport (LCY) uses runways 09/27; approaches typically come from the east or west over the Thames, and left seats frame the river's distinctive meanders and the Isle of Dogs peninsula. Notable sights include: Thames River and its meanders, Isle of Dogs (Canary Wharf visible), East London urban sprawl, North Sea coast (distant, on clear days).
How long is the flight from Firenze to London?
The flight from Peretola (FLR) to City (LCY) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 741 miles (1,193 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Firenze to London flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Alps or passes south of them (depending on routing), then descends over the Jura Mountains and French plateau. The Rhône Valley is often visible on the left during cruise. As the aircraft approaches the English Channel, the French coast near Normandy or Brittany becomes visible, followed by the Channel itself and the English coast near Kent or Sussex before reaching London.