Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Johannesburg to London. While the takeoff offers decent Johannesburg views, the landing into London provides far superior scenery—the Thames estuary, Canary Wharf, and central London's iconic geography are genuinely spectacular and unmissable. Right side captures the most visually distinctive features of the destination.

During takeoff from Lanseria (HLA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Witwatersrand ridge and Johannesburg's northern suburbs during initial climb. The city sprawl and surrounding highveld plateau are clearly visible as you gain altitude heading northeast toward the departure corridor. Notable sights include: Johannesburg city center and northern suburbs, Witwatersrand ridge, Pretoria skyline (distant northeast), Highveld plateau.

When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides excellent views of the Thames estuary, London's eastern approach, and the City of London district as you descend into Canary Wharf and City Airport. The river's distinctive meanders and the urban density of central London are striking from this angle. Notable sights include: Thames estuary and meanders, Canary Wharf and Isle of Dogs, City of London financial district, Greenwich and O2 Arena.

The flight from Lanseria (HLA) to City (LCY) takes 11h 15m.

Sahara Desert (southern Algeria and Mali), Atlas Mountains (Morocco/Algeria border), Mediterranean coastline (southern Spain and North Africa), Bay of Biscay, English Channel approach