While takeoff offers Thames estuary views, the landing approach provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—the Mediterranean, Troodos Mountains, and Larnaca Salt Lake create a more memorable window experience than the relatively flat English southeast.
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Flight Path
London to Larnaca is 2,017 miles (3,246 km), a flight of about 4 hours 45 minutes.
English Channel, French coast near Dover Strait, Alps (distant, far north of direct route), Mediterranean coast of southern France and northern Italy (far north of route), Balkans and Greek mainland (north of route), Aegean Sea islands including Rhodes and Crete (visible on southern portions of descent), Turkish coast near Antalya (visible to the north during descent into Cyprus)
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LCY
LEFTLeft seats offer views of the Thames estuary and Kent coastline as the aircraft climbs southeast from City Airport. You'll see the river's distinctive meanders and the North Sea coast receding below.
Landing at LCA
RIGHTRight seats provide excellent views of Cyprus's southern coastline and the Troodos Mountains as you descend toward Larnaca. The Mediterranean's deep blue contrasts sharply with the island's rocky terrain and the salt lakes west of the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City (LCY) to Larnaca (LCA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Larnaca. While takeoff offers Thames estuary views, the landing approach provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—the Mediterranean, Troodos Mountains, and Larnaca Salt Lake create a more memorable window experience than the relatively flat English southeast.
What can I see during takeoff from City in London?
During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the Thames estuary and Kent coastline as the aircraft climbs southeast from City Airport. You'll see the river's distinctive meanders and the North Sea coast receding below. Notable sights include: River Thames estuary, Kent coastline, North Sea, Essex marshlands.
What can I see when landing at Larnaca in Larnaca?
When landing at Larnaca (LCA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide excellent views of Cyprus's southern coastline and the Troodos Mountains as you descend toward Larnaca. The Mediterranean's deep blue contrasts sharply with the island's rocky terrain and the salt lakes west of the airport. Notable sights include: Troodos Mountains, Mediterranean Sea, Larnaca Salt Lake, Cyprus coastline.
How long is the flight from London to Larnaca?
The flight from City (LCY) to Larnaca (LCA) takes about 4 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,017 miles (3,246 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Larnaca flight path pass over?
English Channel, French coast near Dover Strait, Alps (distant, far north of direct route), Mediterranean coast of southern France and northern Italy (far north of route), Balkans and Greek mainland (north of route), Aegean Sea islands including Rhodes and Crete (visible on southern portions of descent), Turkish coast near Antalya (visible to the north during descent into Cyprus)