The right side delivers the dramatic Taygetos mountains and Messenian Gulf on departure, then tracks the Adriatic and Ionian coastlines through the cruise, and picks up the Alps in the distance over northern Italy. The takeoff view alone is exceptional and the right side maintains more coastal and mountain scenery through the Balkans portion of the route.
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Flight Path
Kalamata to London is 1,459 miles (2,349 km), a flight of about 3 hours 30 minutes.
The flight tracks northwest over the Greek mainland crossing the Gulf of Corinth, then over the Ionian Sea toward Italy. The route crosses the Italian peninsula near Rome or slightly north, then over the Alps or pre-Alpine ranges of Switzerland and France depending on routing, before descending over northern France and the English Channel into Gatwick.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from KLX
RIGHTKalamata's runway 18/36 orientation means a northbound departure takes you over the Messenian Gulf. The right side gives you the Taygetos mountain range running along the spine of the Mani peninsula, with peaks rising above 2,400 metres clearly visible to the east.
Landing at LGW
LEFTGatwick typically uses runway 08L/26R or 08R/26L. On an easterly approach from the southwest, the left side gives you views over the North Downs and the Surrey countryside. On a westerly landing heading, the left side tracks over central London with the Thames, Canary Wharf, and the City clearly visible on approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kalamata (KLX) to Gatwick (LGW)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kalamata to London. The right side delivers the dramatic Taygetos mountains and Messenian Gulf on departure, then tracks the Adriatic and Ionian coastlines through the cruise, and picks up the Alps in the distance over northern Italy. The takeoff view alone is exceptional and the right side maintains more coastal and mountain scenery through the Balkans portion of the route.
What can I see during takeoff from Kalamata in Kalamata?
During takeoff from Kalamata (KLX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Kalamata's runway 18/36 orientation means a northbound departure takes you over the Messenian Gulf. The right side gives you the Taygetos mountain range running along the spine of the Mani peninsula, with peaks rising above 2,400 metres clearly visible to the east. Notable sights include: Taygetos mountain range, Messenian Gulf, Kalamata city and port, Mani peninsula.
What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?
When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gatwick typically uses runway 08L/26R or 08R/26L. On an easterly approach from the southwest, the left side gives you views over the North Downs and the Surrey countryside. On a westerly landing heading, the left side tracks over central London with the Thames, Canary Wharf, and the City clearly visible on approach. Notable sights include: Thames River and its meanders, North Downs ridge, Surrey Hills, Canary Wharf and City of London skyline on westerly approaches.
How long is the flight from Kalamata to London?
The flight from Kalamata (KLX) to Gatwick (LGW) takes about 3 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,459 miles (2,349 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Kalamata to London flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over the Greek mainland crossing the Gulf of Corinth, then over the Ionian Sea toward Italy. The route crosses the Italian peninsula near Rome or slightly north, then over the Alps or pre-Alpine ranges of Switzerland and France depending on routing, before descending over northern France and the English Channel into Gatwick.