The left side wins on both ends of the flight: London's river and skyline during the turn after takeoff, and the Nice coastline with the Alps foothills during the final approach, while the right side mostly faces open water on both legs.
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Flight Path
London to Nice is 636 miles (1,023 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
English Channel crossing near Kent and the Somme estuary, followed by the farmland of northern France and the Rhone valley approaching Provence before the descent toward the Alpes-Maritimes coast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LCY
LEFTLondon City's runway 27 departure sends aircraft west along the Thames before banking south toward France, and that turn puts the London skyline right under the left-side windows. Passengers get a good look at Canary Wharf, the O2 Arena, and the river bends through Docklands and Greenwich.
Landing at NCE
LEFTApproaching Nice on runway 04, the aircraft tracks up the coast with the city, the Maritime Alps foothills, and the Baie des Anges framed on the left, while the right side faces mostly open Mediterranean water. The final turn keeps the coastline and mountains in view almost until touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City (LCY) to Cote D Azur (NCE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Nice. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: London's river and skyline during the turn after takeoff, and the Nice coastline with the Alps foothills during the final approach, while the right side mostly faces open water on both legs.
What can I see during takeoff from City in London?
During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. London City's runway 27 departure sends aircraft west along the Thames before banking south toward France, and that turn puts the London skyline right under the left-side windows. Passengers get a good look at Canary Wharf, the O2 Arena, and the river bends through Docklands and Greenwich. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf, O2 Arena, Greenwich Peninsula.
What can I see when landing at Cote D Azur in Nice?
When landing at Cote D Azur (NCE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Nice on runway 04, the aircraft tracks up the coast with the city, the Maritime Alps foothills, and the Baie des Anges framed on the left, while the right side faces mostly open Mediterranean water. The final turn keeps the coastline and mountains in view almost until touchdown. Notable sights include: Baie des Anges, Nice cityscape, Maritime Alps foothills, Promenade des Anglais.
How long is the flight from London to Nice?
The flight from City (LCY) to Cote D Azur (NCE) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 636 miles (1,023 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Nice flight path pass over?
English Channel crossing near Kent and the Somme estuary, followed by the farmland of northern France and the Rhone valley approaching Provence before the descent toward the Alpes-Maritimes coast.