The left side offers the more dramatic and varied scenery overall: Carpathian ridgelines and Black Sea coastline during cruise, followed by a striking Caucasus Mountain backdrop on the final approach into Tbilisi, outweighing the brief London skyline view on departure.
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Flight Path
London to Tbilisi is 2,199 miles (3,538 km), a flight of about 4 hours 50 minutes.
Carpathian Mountains over Romania, the western Black Sea coastline near Crimea, and the Colchis lowlands leading into the Caucasus foothills
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LCY
RIGHTDeparting LCY on runway 27, the aircraft climbs west over the Thames before banking right (south) to head toward the Channel and continental Europe. During that turn, the right side gets a clear downward view of Canary Wharf, Greenwich, and the river bends below.
Landing at TBS
LEFTOn approach to TBS from the northwest, the descent path runs southeast with the Greater Caucasus range visible off the left side, followed by Tbilisi's hillside old town and the Kura River valley just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City (LCY) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Tbilisi. The left side offers the more dramatic and varied scenery overall: Carpathian ridgelines and Black Sea coastline during cruise, followed by a striking Caucasus Mountain backdrop on the final approach into Tbilisi, outweighing the brief London skyline view on departure.
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 climbs west over the Thames before banking right (south) to head toward the Channel and continental Europe. During that turn, the right side gets a clear downward view of Canary Wharf, Greenwich, and the river bends below. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf towers, O2 Arena, Greenwich Naval College.
What can I see when landing at Tbilisi International Airport in Tbilisi?
When landing at Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to TBS from the northwest, the descent path runs southeast with the Greater Caucasus range visible off the left side, followed by Tbilisi's hillside old town and the Kura River valley just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Greater Caucasus Mountains, Kura (Mtkvari) River, Narikala Fortress hill, Tbilisi old town rooftops.
How long is the flight from London to Tbilisi?
The flight from City (LCY) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) takes about 4 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,199 miles (3,538 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Tbilisi flight path pass over?
Carpathian Mountains over Romania, the western Black Sea coastline near Crimea, and the Colchis lowlands leading into the Caucasus foothills