The left side provides a more varied view across the whole flight — Kent's coastline and the Dover cliffs at departure, followed by glimpses of Brandenburg's lakes near Berlin — while the right side offers comparatively flat, repetitive countryside with fewer identifiable features.
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Flight Path
London to Berlin is 590 miles (950 km), a flight of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
English Channel, Belgian and Dutch coastal plains, North German Plain, scattered lakes and forests of Brandenburg
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LGW
LEFTDeparting Gatwick to the east, the left (north) side offers glimpses of the Thames Estuary and Kent's patchwork countryside before the White Cliffs of Dover come into view as the aircraft crosses the Channel. The right side mostly shows the flatter Sussex Weald with less definition.
Landing at BER
LEFTOn approach to BER's runway 24 from the east, the left side reveals Berlin's scattered lakes and forests such as the Müggelsee and Spreewald fringes before the final turn toward the airport, giving a sense of Brandenburg's watery landscape. The right side shows more uniform agricultural plains with fewer distinguishing features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Berlin. The left side provides a more varied view across the whole flight — Kent's coastline and the Dover cliffs at departure, followed by glimpses of Brandenburg's lakes near Berlin — while the right side offers comparatively flat, repetitive countryside with fewer identifiable features.
What can I see during takeoff from Gatwick in London?
During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Gatwick to the east, the left (north) side offers glimpses of the Thames Estuary and Kent's patchwork countryside before the White Cliffs of Dover come into view as the aircraft crosses the Channel. The right side mostly shows the flatter Sussex Weald with less definition. Notable sights include: Thames Estuary, Kent countryside, White Cliffs of Dover, English Channel.
What can I see when landing at Berlin Brandenburg in Berlin?
When landing at Berlin Brandenburg (BER), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to BER's runway 24 from the east, the left side reveals Berlin's scattered lakes and forests such as the Müggelsee and Spreewald fringes before the final turn toward the airport, giving a sense of Brandenburg's watery landscape. The right side shows more uniform agricultural plains with fewer distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Müggelsee, Spreewald forest edges, Brandenburg lakes, Berlin's outer suburbs.
How long is the flight from London to Berlin?
The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 590 miles (950 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Berlin flight path pass over?
English Channel, Belgian and Dutch coastal plains, North German Plain, scattered lakes and forests of Brandenburg