About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City (LCY) to Florence Rgnl (FLO)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Florence. While takeoff favors the right for Thames estuary views, the landing approach into Florence offers more sustained geographical interest on the left with Appalachian foothills and river valley features. The left side captures the transition from piedmont to coastal plain that defines this route's geography.
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 over the Thames estuary. Right-side seats capture the river's meandering path through East London and the industrial landscape of the estuary as you climb out over water. Notable sights include: River Thames (immediate foreground curving southeast), Canary Wharf and Isle of Dogs (left side, receding), North Sea horizon (right side, distant), Essex marshlands (right, middle distance).
What can I see when landing at Florence Rgnl in Florence?
When landing at Florence Rgnl (FLO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Florence Regional typically lands from the north or northeast. Left-side seats during descent offer views of the Piedmont region's rolling terrain, the Appalachian foothills, and the Pee Dee River valley that characterizes the approach corridor into South Carolina. Notable sights include: Appalachian foothills (left, middle distance), Pee Dee River valley (center-left, winding), Florence city grid (right, growing larger), agricultural patchwork (foreground and middle distance).
How long is the flight from London to Florence?
The flight from City (LCY) to Florence Rgnl (FLO) takes Approximately 7 hours 15 minutes.
What does the London to Florence flight path pass over?
Over the Atlantic, you'll cross the continental shelf edge (visible as a color change in water depth around 4 hours out). The flight path crosses the Mid-Atlantic Ridge region but at cruise altitude (typically 31,000-35,000 feet) this is not visually apparent. Approaching the US coast, the Outer Banks of North Carolina become visible as a thin barrier island chain. The flight then crosses over the Coastal Plain of the Carolinas with its characteristic flat terrain, cypress swamps, and river systems before descending into Florence.