London to Brindisi is 1,128 miles (1,816 km), a flight of about 2 hours 55 minutes.
While the right side wins at Gatwick for the South Downs and Channel views, the left side dominates the majority of the flight: it tracks the French Alps from a distance over eastern France, picks up the Italian coastline along the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian approaches, and delivers the Adriatic and Brindisi harbour on landing. The left side simply has more sustained geographic interest across the full route.
Flight Path
The route crosses the English Channel near Dieppe, then tracks southeast over northern France and Burgundy. Over the Alps, Mont Blanc and the main Alpine chain are visible to the left (east) at distance. Descent takes you over the Italian peninsula, crossing the Apennines before the Adriatic coast comes into view. The flat heel of Italy — the Murge plateau and Apulian plain — dominates the final 100 miles before Brindisi.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LGW
RIGHTGatwick's main runway 08L/26R means southeasterly departures track over the Surrey Hills and Weald. A right-side seat gives you views over the South Downs as you climb, with the English Channel coming into view ahead. Left side faces north toward suburban London sprawl.
Landing at BDS
LEFTBrindisi airport runway 13/31 means arrivals typically come in from the northwest over the Apulian plateau. A left-side seat gives you the Adriatic Sea on approach, with the city of Brindisi and its distinctive natural harbour clearly visible just before touchdown. Right side faces inland over flat agricultural land.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Casale (BDS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Brindisi. While the right side wins at Gatwick for the South Downs and Channel views, the left side dominates the majority of the flight: it tracks the French Alps from a distance over eastern France, picks up the Italian coastline along the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian approaches, and delivers the Adriatic and Brindisi harbour on landing. The left side simply has more sustained geographic interest across the full route.
What can I see during takeoff from Gatwick in London?
During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gatwick's main runway 08L/26R means southeasterly departures track over the Surrey Hills and Weald. A right-side seat gives you views over the South Downs as you climb, with the English Channel coming into view ahead. Left side faces north toward suburban London sprawl. Notable sights include: Surrey Hills AONB, South Downs ridge, Brighton coastline, English Channel.
What can I see when landing at Casale in Brindisi?
When landing at Casale (BDS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Brindisi airport runway 13/31 means arrivals typically come in from the northwest over the Apulian plateau. A left-side seat gives you the Adriatic Sea on approach, with the city of Brindisi and its distinctive natural harbour clearly visible just before touchdown. Right side faces inland over flat agricultural land. Notable sights include: Adriatic Sea, Brindisi natural harbour and city, Apulian coastal plain, Taranto Gulf in the far distance.
How long is the flight from London to Brindisi?
The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Casale (BDS) takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,128 miles (1,816 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Brindisi flight path pass over?
The route crosses the English Channel near Dieppe, then tracks southeast over northern France and Burgundy. Over the Alps, Mont Blanc and the main Alpine chain are visible to the left (east) at distance. Descent takes you over the Italian peninsula, crossing the Apennines before the Adriatic coast comes into view. The flat heel of Italy — the Murge plateau and Apulian plain — dominates the final 100 miles before Brindisi.