The right side wins on both ends of the flight — a clean view of London's Docklands skyline at takeoff and a dramatic combination of coastline, city, and mountains on the descent into Palma, while the left side mostly faces open countryside and sea during cruise.
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Flight Path
London to Palma De Mallorca is 836 miles (1,345 km), a flight of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Central France near the Massif Central foothills, then the Mediterranean coastline approaching the Balearic Islands
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LCY
RIGHTDeparting LCY on runway 27, the aircraft lifts off directly over the Thames, and as it banks south-east toward the Channel, the right-hand side gets the clearer view back over Docklands, Canary Wharf's towers, and the river bends toward Greenwich before the city gives way to the Kent countryside.
Landing at PMI
RIGHTOn approach into PMI from the northeast, the typical pattern for runway 24 sweeps the aircraft along Mallorca's Bay of Palma, and the right side offers the best view of the jagged Serra de Tramuntana mountains rising behind the coastline before the final turn over Palma's cathedral and marina.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City (LCY) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Palma De Mallorca. The right side wins on both ends of the flight — a clean view of London's Docklands skyline at takeoff and a dramatic combination of coastline, city, and mountains on the descent into Palma, while the left side mostly faces open countryside and sea during cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from City in London?
During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing LCY on runway 27, the aircraft lifts off directly over the Thames, and as it banks south-east toward the Channel, the right-hand side gets the clearer view back over Docklands, Canary Wharf's towers, and the river bends toward Greenwich before the city gives way to the Kent countryside. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf skyline, O2 Arena/Greenwich Peninsula, Kent coastline near Dover.
What can I see when landing at Palma De Mallorca in Palma De Mallorca?
When landing at Palma De Mallorca (PMI), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into PMI from the northeast, the typical pattern for runway 24 sweeps the aircraft along Mallorca's Bay of Palma, and the right side offers the best view of the jagged Serra de Tramuntana mountains rising behind the coastline before the final turn over Palma's cathedral and marina. Notable sights include: Serra de Tramuntana mountains, Bay of Palma, Palma Cathedral, Palma marina.
How long is the flight from London to Palma De Mallorca?
The flight from City (LCY) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 836 miles (1,345 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Palma De Mallorca flight path pass over?
Central France near the Massif Central foothills, then the Mediterranean coastline approaching the Balearic Islands