While the takeoff offers Thames estuary views, the landing provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery with the Sierra de Mijas mountains and Mediterranean coastline. Left seats capture the most striking natural features of the destination.
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Flight Path
London to Malaga is 1,049 miles (1,688 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the English Channel (visible as a narrow water body between the UK and northern France), then passes over Normandy and Brittany's coastlines. Over France, you'll see the Loire Valley's agricultural patchwork and eventually the Pyrenees on the southern horizon before crossing into Spain. The route then follows the Spanish coast southeastward, with the Iberian plateau visible inland and the Mediterranean increasingly dominant as you approach Málaga.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LCY
RIGHTRight side offers views of the Thames estuary and the North Sea coast as the aircraft climbs southwestward. You'll see the river's distinctive meanders and the Kent coastline receding beneath you.
Landing at AGP
LEFTLeft side provides excellent views of the Sierra de Mijas and the Mediterranean coastline during descent. You'll see the dramatic transition from the Andalusian mountains to the Costa del Sol beaches and the sea beyond.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City (LCY) to Malaga (AGP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Malaga. While the takeoff offers Thames estuary views, the landing provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery with the Sierra de Mijas mountains and Mediterranean coastline. Left seats capture the most striking natural features of the destination.
What can I see during takeoff from City in London?
During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Thames estuary and the North Sea coast as the aircraft climbs southwestward. You'll see the river's distinctive meanders and the Kent coastline receding beneath you. Notable sights include: River Thames estuary, Kent coastline, North Sea, Greater London urban sprawl.
What can I see when landing at Malaga in Malaga?
When landing at Malaga (AGP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides excellent views of the Sierra de Mijas and the Mediterranean coastline during descent. You'll see the dramatic transition from the Andalusian mountains to the Costa del Sol beaches and the sea beyond. Notable sights include: Sierra de Mijas, Mediterranean Sea, Costa del Sol beaches, Málaga city and harbor.
How long is the flight from London to Malaga?
The flight from City (LCY) to Malaga (AGP) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,049 miles (1,688 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Malaga flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the English Channel (visible as a narrow water body between the UK and northern France), then passes over Normandy and Brittany's coastlines. Over France, you'll see the Loire Valley's agricultural patchwork and eventually the Pyrenees on the southern horizon before crossing into Spain. The route then follows the Spanish coast southeastward, with the Iberian plateau visible inland and the Mediterranean increasingly dominant as you approach Málaga.