The right side offers a distant but genuine glimpse of the western Alps near cruise altitude and a strong payoff on arrival with Florence's skyline sliding into view, outweighing the brief Docklands scenery on departure that favors the left.
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Flight Path
London to Firenze is 741 miles (1,193 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The route crosses eastern France near the Jura Mountains and the Swiss border, passing within distant view of the Lake Geneva basin and the western Alps, including the Mont Blanc massif visible off to the right before the descent into Tuscany.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LCY
LEFTDeparting LCY on runway 27, the jet climbs west over the Thames and then banks left to turn south toward the Channel. That left turn puts Docklands, Canary Wharf's towers, Greenwich Park and the O2 Arena directly below the left wing.
Landing at FLR
RIGHTOn approach to runway 05 the aircraft swings in from the southwest over the Chianti hills, and Florence's historic core sits just east of the runway centerline. Right-side passengers get a clear view of the Duomo, the Arno river, and the terracotta rooftops before landing.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City (LCY) to Peretola (FLR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Firenze. The right side offers a distant but genuine glimpse of the western Alps near cruise altitude and a strong payoff on arrival with Florence's skyline sliding into view, outweighing the brief Docklands scenery on departure that favors the left.
What can I see during takeoff from City in London?
During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing LCY on runway 27, the jet climbs west over the Thames and then banks left to turn south toward the Channel. That left turn puts Docklands, Canary Wharf's towers, Greenwich Park and the O2 Arena directly below the left wing. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf skyline, O2 Arena, Greenwich Park.
What can I see when landing at Peretola in Firenze?
When landing at Peretola (FLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to runway 05 the aircraft swings in from the southwest over the Chianti hills, and Florence's historic core sits just east of the runway centerline. Right-side passengers get a clear view of the Duomo, the Arno river, and the terracotta rooftops before landing. Notable sights include: Florence Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore), Arno River, Chianti hills, Fiesole hillside.
How long is the flight from London to Firenze?
The flight from City (LCY) to Peretola (FLR) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 741 miles (1,193 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Firenze flight path pass over?
The route crosses eastern France near the Jura Mountains and the Swiss border, passing within distant view of the Lake Geneva basin and the western Alps, including the Mont Blanc massif visible off to the right before the descent into Tuscany.