London to Shenzhen flight path: LCY to SZX

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Shenzhen. The right side scores higher due to the Shenzhen landing approach over the Pearl River Delta's complex waterways, bridges, and dramatic urban density—a visually rich and distinctive finale. While London's takeoff offers good urban scenery, the flight's majority is 11+ hours of open ocean (North Sea, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, South China Sea) which limits both sides significantly. The right side's landing advantage outweighs the left side's modest takeoff benefit.

During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. London City Airport sits on the Thames Peninsula with the City of London skyline immediately visible during climb-out. The left side captures the Thames estuary, Greenwich, and central London's urban density before heading east over the North Sea. Notable sights include: Thames estuary and meanders, City of London financial district skyline, Greenwich Peninsula with Millennium Dome, North Sea coastline.

When landing at Baoan (SZX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Shenzhen's approach from the south over the Pearl River Delta offers dramatic urban density, the Shenzhen Bay coastline, and the contrast between developed Shenzhen and the New Territories of Hong Kong. The right side captures the final descent over this densely populated, visually complex region. Notable sights include: Pearl River Delta waterways and islands, Shenzhen Bay Bridge, Shenzhen's high-rise skyline, Hong Kong New Territories mountains.

The flight from City (LCY) to Baoan (SZX) takes 11h 35m.

North Sea and Norwegian coast (if routed north), Alps or Mediterranean (if routed south through Europe), Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Maldives or Sri Lanka region, Bay of Bengal, Southeast Asian mainland (Myanmar, Thailand, Laos), and final approach over South China Sea and Pearl River Delta