Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Plaisance. The landing approach offers more dramatic and sustained visual interest—the lagoon system and volcanic peaks are striking features. Takeoff from LCY is competent but brief; the Thames and Canary Wharf are quickly left behind. Right seats capture the most distinctive geography of the destination.

During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. LCY typically departs eastbound (Runway 09). Left seats face north across the Thames estuary and toward Essex, offering views of the river's meandering path, the Canary Wharf cluster, and the broader London sprawl receding westward. Notable sights include: River Thames (immediate below, snaking through East London), Canary Wharf (distinctive cluster on the Isle of Dogs), North Sea coast and Essex marshlands (distant northeast), Greenwich Peninsula (south bank, recognizable bend in river).

When landing at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU), sit on the Right side for the best views. MRU's primary runway is 11/29; approach from the west typically uses Runway 11 (northeast heading). Right seats face southeast across the Indian Ocean approach, capturing the island's eastern and southern coastlines, the lagoon system, and the dramatic volcanic topography as you descend. Notable sights include: Mauritius lagoon system (turquoise shallow waters surrounding the island), Black River Gorges National Park (southwestern highlands, dark green forested ridges), Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (highest peak, 2,711 ft, visible as a sharp dark cone), coral reef line (white breaker line marking the reef perimeter).

The flight from City (LCY) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) takes Approximately 11.5 to 12.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the Bay of Biscay (rough Atlantic waters, often cloud-covered), the Iberian Peninsula (if visible, the Sierra Nevada and Spanish plateau appear as distant ridges), the Mediterranean coast of North Africa, the Sahara Desert (vast tan expanse with occasional wadi patterns), the Red Sea (narrow blue corridor between Egypt and Saudi Arabia), the Arabian Sea (open ocean with occasional shipping lanes visible), and finally the Indian Ocean approach to Mauritius. The Canary Islands and Cape Verde archipelago may be visible on the western leg if flying at optimal altitude and with clear conditions. Most of the route crosses open ocean with limited landmark visibility.