Larnaca to London flight pathLCALTN

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Flight time4h 50m
Distance2,043
Heading316° → 292°
Best side
Left
★ 4.0 left·★ 2.5 right

The left side wins on both ends of the flight—Cyprus coastal scenery during takeoff and a distant London skyline view during landing—while the right side offers mostly open sea and unremarkable countryside during these phases.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Larnaca to London is 2,043 miles (3,288 km), a flight of about 4 hours 50 minutes.

Aegean Sea and Greek islands, Adriatic Sea, Italian Alps, Po Valley of northern Italy

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from LCA

LEFT

Departing Larnaca on runway 22, the aircraft climbs out over Larnaca Bay before banking right onto its northwest heading, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view of the Cyprus coastline and the Troodos foothills receding behind. The right side mostly shows open Mediterranean water during this turn.

Larnaca BayCyprus southern coastlineTroodos Mountains foothillsMediterranean Sea
LCA LarnacaHub for Cyprus Airways

Landing at LTN

LEFT

On the approach into Luton via runway 25, the aircraft descends from the east over Essex and Hertfordshire, and left-side passengers get a clear view south toward the London skyline and the Thames corridor before the final turn. The right side faces the quieter Chiltern countryside.

London skyline (Canary WharfThe Shard)River ThamesHertfordshire countryside
LTN LutonHub for easyJet, Wizz Air

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Larnaca (LCA) to Luton (LTN)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Larnaca to London. The left side wins on both ends of the flight—Cyprus coastal scenery during takeoff and a distant London skyline view during landing—while the right side offers mostly open sea and unremarkable countryside during these phases.

What can I see during takeoff from Larnaca in Larnaca?

During takeoff from Larnaca (LCA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Larnaca on runway 22, the aircraft climbs out over Larnaca Bay before banking right onto its northwest heading, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view of the Cyprus coastline and the Troodos foothills receding behind. The right side mostly shows open Mediterranean water during this turn. Notable sights include: Larnaca Bay, Cyprus southern coastline, Troodos Mountains foothills, Mediterranean Sea.

What can I see when landing at Luton in London?

When landing at Luton (LTN), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the approach into Luton via runway 25, the aircraft descends from the east over Essex and Hertfordshire, and left-side passengers get a clear view south toward the London skyline and the Thames corridor before the final turn. The right side faces the quieter Chiltern countryside. Notable sights include: London skyline (Canary Wharf, The Shard), River Thames, Hertfordshire countryside, Luton town.

How long is the flight from Larnaca to London?

The flight from Larnaca (LCA) to Luton (LTN) takes about 4 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,043 miles (3,288 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Larnaca to London flight path pass over?

Aegean Sea and Greek islands, Adriatic Sea, Italian Alps, Po Valley of northern Italy