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Flight time7h 55m
Distance3,754
Heading312° → 259°
Best side
Right
★ 2.5 left·★ 4.0 right

The right side wins on both ends of the flight — dramatic hill and mountain terrain during the ISB departure and cruise over the Hindu Kush and Iranian/Anatolian highlands, plus a rare glimpse of London's skyline on the LGW approach.

Takeoff · ISBRIGHTMargalla Hills, Islamabad's Margalla foothill ridgeline, distant Murree hill station
Landing · LGWRIGHTRiver Thames, Canary Wharf towers, North Downs ridgeline

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Hindu Kush mountain range, Iranian plateau, Zagros foothills, Anatolian highlands of Turkey

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from ISB

RIGHT

Departing ISB on runway 28, the climb-out curves northwest with the Margalla Hills rising immediately on the right side, followed by the foothills of the Himalayas and Hindu Kush as the aircraft gains altitude. The left side shows the flatter Pothohar Plateau and Islamabad-Rawalpindi urban sprawl, which is less dramatic.

Margalla HillsIslamabad's Margalla foothill ridgelinedistant Murree hill stationPothohar Plateau edge
Aerial window seat view during landing at London (right side) — River Thames, Canary Wharf towers, North Downs ridgeline, patchwork Surrey/Kent farmland

Landing at LGW

RIGHT

On the typical easterly approach into LGW runway 26, the flight path crosses Kent and Surrey before turning onto final, and passengers on the right side often get a clear view of London's skyline including the Docklands towers to the north before the turn south of the city. The left side mainly shows the quieter North Downs countryside.

River ThamesCanary Wharf towersNorth Downs ridgelinepatchwork Surrey/Kent farmland

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Gatwick (LGW)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Islamabad to London. The right side wins on both ends of the flight — dramatic hill and mountain terrain during the ISB departure and cruise over the Hindu Kush and Iranian/Anatolian highlands, plus a rare glimpse of London's skyline on the LGW approach.

What can I see during takeoff from Islamabad International Airport in Islamabad?

During takeoff from Islamabad International Airport (ISB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing ISB on runway 28, the climb-out curves northwest with the Margalla Hills rising immediately on the right side, followed by the foothills of the Himalayas and Hindu Kush as the aircraft gains altitude. The left side shows the flatter Pothohar Plateau and Islamabad-Rawalpindi urban sprawl, which is less dramatic. Notable sights include: Margalla Hills, Islamabad's Margalla foothill ridgeline, distant Murree hill station, Pothohar Plateau edge.

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 typical easterly approach into LGW runway 26, the flight path crosses Kent and Surrey before turning onto final, and passengers on the right side often get a clear view of London's skyline including the Docklands towers to the north before the turn south of the city. The left side mainly shows the quieter North Downs countryside. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf towers, North Downs ridgeline, patchwork Surrey/Kent farmland.

How long is the flight from Islamabad to London?

The flight from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Gatwick (LGW) takes 7h 55m.

What does the Islamabad to London flight path pass over?

Hindu Kush mountain range, Iranian plateau, Zagros foothills, Anatolian highlands of Turkey