While takeoff from City Airport favors right seats for London views, the landing approach into Bergerac on left seats provides more sustained visual interest over the Dordogne valley and vineyard landscape—the defining geography of this route's destination region.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the English Channel (typically 20-25 minutes into flight), then passes over Normandy's bocage landscape (hedgerow-divided farmland), the Seine valley near Rouen, and enters the Loire valley region before descending toward the Dordogne. The Massif Central appears as distant hills to the southeast during cruise, but remains beyond the horizon for most of the flight.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from LCY
RIGHTCity Airport typically departs eastbound (Runway 09) or westbound (Runway 27). Right seats on eastbound departures capture the Thames meander through central London and the City's financial district. Westbound departures offer less dramatic views over suburban areas.
Landing at EGC
LEFTApproaching Bergerac typically uses Runway 30 (southeast) or Runway 12 (northwest). Left seats on southeast approaches descending toward Runway 30 provide views of the Dordogne River valley and the rolling vineyard landscape of the Périgord region. The river's distinctive meanders become increasingly visible during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City (LCY) to Roumaniere (EGC)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Bergerac. While takeoff from City Airport favors right seats for London views, the landing approach into Bergerac on left seats provides more sustained visual interest over the Dordogne valley and vineyard landscape—the defining geography of this route's destination region.
What can I see during takeoff from City in London?
During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. City Airport typically departs eastbound (Runway 09) or westbound (Runway 27). Right seats on eastbound departures capture the Thames meander through central London and the City's financial district. Westbound departures offer less dramatic views over suburban areas. Notable sights include: River Thames (distinctive loops through London), Tower Bridge and the City financial district, Greenwich Peninsula with the Millennium Dome, Canary Wharf towers.
What can I see when landing at Roumaniere in Bergerac?
When landing at Roumaniere (EGC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Bergerac typically uses Runway 30 (southeast) or Runway 12 (northwest). Left seats on southeast approaches descending toward Runway 30 provide views of the Dordogne River valley and the rolling vineyard landscape of the Périgord region. The river's distinctive meanders become increasingly visible during descent. Notable sights include: Dordogne River (multiple visible meanders), Périgord limestone hills and valleys, Bergerac town itself, surrounding vineyard patchwork.
How long is the flight from London to Bergerac?
The flight from City (LCY) to Roumaniere (EGC) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the London to Bergerac flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the English Channel (typically 20-25 minutes into flight), then passes over Normandy's bocage landscape (hedgerow-divided farmland), the Seine valley near Rouen, and enters the Loire valley region before descending toward the Dordogne. The Massif Central appears as distant hills to the southeast during cruise, but remains beyond the horizon for most of the flight.