London to Porto flight pathLCYOPO

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Flight time1h 45m
Distance821
Heading214° → 207°
Best side
RightMostly right

While left offers good takeoff views of the Thames estuary, right dominates the landing approach with Porto's striking hillside geography and the Douro River valley—the most visually distinctive features of this route.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

London to Porto is 821 miles (1,321 km), a flight of about 1 hour 45 minutes.

English Channel crossing (visible as open water), Normandy and Brittany coastlines, Loire River valley in central France, Bay of Biscay approach, Spanish-Portuguese border region with Douro River gorge system

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from London (left side) — Thames estuary, Kent coastline, Greater London urban sprawl, North Downs ridge

Takeoff from LCY

LEFT

Left side offers views of the Thames estuary and Kent coastline as you climb out southwestward from City Airport. Right side faces north toward built-up London suburbs with less scenic value.

Thames estuaryKent coastlineGreater London urban sprawlNorth Downs ridge
LCY CityHub for British Airways CityFlyer

Landing at OPO

RIGHT

Right side provides views of the Douro River valley and Porto's dramatic hillside setting as you descend toward the airport. Left side faces inland toward less distinctive terrain.

Douro River and valleyAtlantic coastlinePorto's tiered hillside developmentSerra da Arrabida mountains
OPO PortoHub for TAP Air Portugal

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About This Route

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

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Porto. While left offers good takeoff views of the Thames estuary, right dominates the landing approach with Porto's striking hillside geography and the Douro River valley—the most visually distinctive features of this route.

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 side offers views of the Thames estuary and Kent coastline as you climb out southwestward from City Airport. Right side faces north toward built-up London suburbs with less scenic value. Notable sights include: Thames estuary, Kent coastline, Greater London urban sprawl, North Downs ridge.

What can I see when landing at Porto in Porto?

When landing at Porto (OPO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Douro River valley and Porto's dramatic hillside setting as you descend toward the airport. Left side faces inland toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Douro River and valley, Atlantic coastline, Porto's tiered hillside development, Serra da Arrabida mountains.

How long is the flight from London to Porto?

The flight from City (LCY) to Porto (OPO) takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 821 miles (1,321 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the London to Porto flight path pass over?

English Channel crossing (visible as open water), Normandy and Brittany coastlines, Loire River valley in central France, Bay of Biscay approach, Spanish-Portuguese border region with Douro River gorge system