London to Milan flight pathLCYLIN

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Flight time2h 05m
Distance594
Heading131° → 138°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 2.5 left·★ 4.0 right

The right side wins overall because the cruise and descent phases cross the Alps, offering dramatic mountain scenery including views toward the Mont Blanc massif region, far outweighing the brief London skyline view on departure.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

London to Milan is 594 miles (956 km), a flight of about 2 hours 5 minutes.

Northern French countryside, the Swiss Alps and Lake Geneva region, and the alpine ridgelines near the France-Switzerland-Italy border before descending into the Po Valley

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from London (left side) — Canary Wharf skyline, River Thames, O2 Arena, Greenwich Peninsula

Takeoff from LCY

LEFT

Departing LCY on runway 27, the aircraft climbs west along the Thames before banking south toward the Channel, putting Canary Wharf's towers, the Thames Docklands, and the river's meanders on the left side of the cabin during the turn.

Canary Wharf skylineRiver ThamesO2 ArenaGreenwich Peninsula
LCY CityHub for British Airways CityFlyer

Landing at LIN

RIGHT

On the descent into Linate, the approach path crosses the Alps from the north, giving passengers on the right side a clear view of jagged snow-capped peaks and alpine valleys before the terrain flattens into the Po Valley near Milan.

Alpine foothillsLake ComoPo Valley plainMilan's urban sprawl
LIN LinateHub for ITA Airways

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City (LCY) to Linate (LIN)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Milan. The right side wins overall because the cruise and descent phases cross the Alps, offering dramatic mountain scenery including views toward the Mont Blanc massif region, far outweighing the brief London skyline view on departure.

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 aircraft climbs west along the Thames before banking south toward the Channel, putting Canary Wharf's towers, the Thames Docklands, and the river's meanders on the left side of the cabin during the turn. Notable sights include: Canary Wharf skyline, River Thames, O2 Arena, Greenwich Peninsula.

What can I see when landing at Linate in Milan?

When landing at Linate (LIN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into Linate, the approach path crosses the Alps from the north, giving passengers on the right side a clear view of jagged snow-capped peaks and alpine valleys before the terrain flattens into the Po Valley near Milan. Notable sights include: Alpine foothills, Lake Como (glimpsed), Po Valley plain, Milan's urban sprawl.

How long is the flight from London to Milan?

The flight from City (LCY) to Linate (LIN) takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 594 miles (956 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the London to Milan flight path pass over?

Northern French countryside, the Swiss Alps and Lake Geneva region, and the alpine ridgelines near the France-Switzerland-Italy border before descending into the Po Valley