Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Gibraltar to London. The right side delivers the most dramatic single moment of the flight — the close-up view of the Rock of Gibraltar and the Strait on departure. The left side has good London views on arrival but the urban sprawl is less spectacular than the Mediterranean geography at takeoff. Right side also tracks the Atlantic coastline of Portugal and the Bay of Biscay during cruise, offering more water and coastal scenery.

During takeoff from Gibraltar (GIB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gibraltar's runway 09 departure (heading east) puts the Rock of Gibraltar and the Bay of Gibraltar on the right side. You get a close look at the iconic limestone monolith and the Spanish coastline curving toward Algeciras before climbing north over the Strait of Gibraltar. Notable sights include: Rock of Gibraltar, Bay of Gibraltar, Strait of Gibraltar, Algeciras Bay.

When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow typically uses westerly runway 27L/27R for arrivals, with the approach track coming from the east over London. Left side seats get views over central London including the Thames, the City, and Canary Wharf during the descent before turning onto final. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf towers, City of London, Windsor Castle.

The flight from Gibraltar (GIB) to Heathrow (LHR) takes Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.

After departing Gibraltar the route tracks north over the Spanish interior or Portuguese coast depending on routing. The Sierra Nevada mountains are visible to the east shortly after departure. Over Portugal, the Tagus estuary near Lisbon may be visible. Crossing the Bay of Biscay offers open Atlantic views. Over France, the Loire Valley and then the English Channel crossing near Brittany or Normandy precede the descent into southern England.