The right side offers the Thames Estuary and Kent coastline on departure and the Havel lakes and Potsdam scenery on arrival, giving more visual variety than the flatter, feature-poor northern route.
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Flight Path
London to Berlin is 575 miles (925 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
North Sea crossing, Dutch coastline near Rotterdam, flat North German plain with scattered farmland and rivers
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LCY
RIGHTLCY departures to the east typically bank south over the Thames Estuary, giving a brief but clear view of the river mouth, Kent's coastline, and the docklands before heading out over the North Sea. The left side only shows the flatter Essex shoreline with less definition.
Landing at BER
RIGHTOn approach to BER's runway 24, aircraft often descend from the northeast, passing south of central Berlin where the Havel River and Wannsee lake come into view, along with the wooded Grunewald and Potsdam's palaces near the horizon. The left/north side shows mostly flat farmland with fewer distinctive features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City (LCY) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Berlin. The right side offers the Thames Estuary and Kent coastline on departure and the Havel lakes and Potsdam scenery on arrival, giving more visual variety than the flatter, feature-poor northern route.
What can I see during takeoff from City in London?
During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. LCY departures to the east typically bank south over the Thames Estuary, giving a brief but clear view of the river mouth, Kent's coastline, and the docklands before heading out over the North Sea. The left side only shows the flatter Essex shoreline with less definition. Notable sights include: Thames Estuary, Isle of Sheppey, Kent coastline, Docklands.
What can I see when landing at Berlin Brandenburg in Berlin?
When landing at Berlin Brandenburg (BER), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to BER's runway 24, aircraft often descend from the northeast, passing south of central Berlin where the Havel River and Wannsee lake come into view, along with the wooded Grunewald and Potsdam's palaces near the horizon. The left/north side shows mostly flat farmland with fewer distinctive features. Notable sights include: Wannsee lake, Havel River, Grunewald forest, Potsdam palaces (distant).
How long is the flight from London to Berlin?
The flight from City (LCY) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 575 miles (925 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Berlin flight path pass over?
North Sea crossing, Dutch coastline near Rotterdam, flat North German plain with scattered farmland and rivers