Inverness to London flight pathINVLGW

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Flight time1h 35m
Distance468
Heading159° → 162°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 3.0 left·★ 3.0 right

While the Highlands takeoff is dramatic, the London skyline glimpse during the Gatwick approach adds a memorable urban landmark that the left side lacks on final descent, giving the right side a slight overall edge for landmark variety across the full flight.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Inverness to London is 468 miles (753 km), a flight of about 1 hour 35 minutes.

Southern Uplands, Scottish Borders hills, Pennines, and the flat agricultural plains of the English Midlands

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from INV

LEFT

After departing runway 23 and turning south, the left side offers views of the Cairngorms' rounded summits and glens, a striking contrast to the flatter terrain to the west. The Highlands' rugged relief is most visible during this initial turn and climb.

Cairngorms massifRiver Spey valleyMonadhliath Mountains foothills
INV InvernessHub for Loganair
Aerial window seat view during landing at London (right side) — London skyline (Shard, Canary Wharf), River Thames, North Downs ridge, Surrey woodland

Landing at LGW

RIGHT

On the approach into Gatwick from the north/northeast toward runway 26, the right side offers a distant but recognizable view of London's skyline—including the Shard and Canary Wharf towers—before the aircraft turns onto final approach over the Surrey countryside.

London skyline (ShardCanary Wharf)River ThamesNorth Downs ridge
LGW GatwickHub for easyJet, British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Inverness (INV) to Gatwick (LGW)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Inverness to London. While the Highlands takeoff is dramatic, the London skyline glimpse during the Gatwick approach adds a memorable urban landmark that the left side lacks on final descent, giving the right side a slight overall edge for landmark variety across the full flight.

What can I see during takeoff from Inverness in Inverness?

During takeoff from Inverness (INV), sit on the Left side for the best views. After departing runway 23 and turning south, the left side offers views of the Cairngorms' rounded summits and glens, a striking contrast to the flatter terrain to the west. The Highlands' rugged relief is most visible during this initial turn and climb. Notable sights include: Cairngorms massif, River Spey valley, Monadhliath Mountains foothills.

What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?

When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the approach into Gatwick from the north/northeast toward runway 26, the right side offers a distant but recognizable view of London's skyline—including the Shard and Canary Wharf towers—before the aircraft turns onto final approach over the Surrey countryside. Notable sights include: London skyline (Shard, Canary Wharf), River Thames, North Downs ridge, Surrey woodland.

How long is the flight from Inverness to London?

The flight from Inverness (INV) to Gatwick (LGW) takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 468 miles (753 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Inverness to London flight path pass over?

Southern Uplands, Scottish Borders hills, Pennines, and the flat agricultural plains of the English Midlands