Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Glasgow to London. The left side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — Glasgow's river and hills on departure, and the Thames and London skyline on approach. During the cruise over northern England, the left side also looks east toward the Pennines and Yorkshire, while the right side sees the Irish Sea and Lancashire coast, making left marginally more interesting throughout.

During takeoff from Glasgow (GLA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Glasgow Airport typically departs eastward on runway 05 or westward on runway 23. On an eastward departure (runway 05), the left side gives views over central Glasgow, the River Clyde, and the Campsie Fells to the north. On a westward departure (runway 23), the left side looks south toward the Firth of Clyde and Arran. Either way, the left seat captures the more dramatic geography. Notable sights include: River Clyde and Glasgow city centre, Loch Lomond (visible to the north on climb-out), Campsie Fells, Firth of Clyde.

When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow predominantly lands on westerly headings (runway 27L/27R), meaning the approach is from the east over London. The left side on this approach looks south over central London — the Thames, the City, and Canary Wharf are clearly visible. The right side sees the suburbs of west London and Windsor, which are less dramatic. Notable sights include: River Thames through central London, Canary Wharf towers, Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park, Wembley Stadium arch.

The flight from Glasgow (GLA) to Heathrow (LHR) takes Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes.

The flight tracks roughly south-southeast over central Scotland, crossing the Southern Uplands, then over the English border near Carlisle. It passes over the Lake District fells to the west (visible on the right), then over Lancashire and the Pennines. Over the Midlands, the urban sprawl of Manchester and Birmingham may be visible depending on track. The flight descends over the East Midlands before swinging west into the Heathrow approach over Greater London.