London to Cagliari flight pathLGWCAG

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Flight time2h 35m
Distance935
Heading148° → 155°
Best side
Right
★ 2.5 left·★ 4.0 right

The right side captures the more dramatic cruise-phase scenery — the western Alps, the Ligurian coastline near Genoa, and Corsica's mountainous outline — plus a scenic coastal arrival into Cagliari, while the left side offers mostly flat French interior.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

London to Cagliari is 935 miles (1,505 km), a flight of about 2 hours 35 minutes.

Western Alps foothills near the France-Italy border, Ligurian Sea coastline, Corsica's mountainous silhouette before crossing into Sardinian airspace

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from London (right side) — South Downs ridgeline, Brighton coastline, English Channel, Sussex countryside patchwork

Takeoff from LGW

RIGHT

After the westward roll off 26, the aircraft banks south over Sussex, putting the English Channel and the chalk cliffs near Brighton on the right side. The left side mostly shows inland Surrey and Kent farmland with no strong landmarks.

South Downs ridgelineBrighton coastlineEnglish ChannelSussex countryside patchwork
LGW GatwickHub for easyJet, British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle

Landing at CAG

RIGHT

On approach into Cagliari, most arrivals swing in from the north over the Sardinian coast, giving right-side passengers views of the Golfo di Cagliari, the Molentargius salt lagoons, and the city's waterfront as the plane lines up for runway 32 or 14.

Golfo di CagliariMolentargius-Saline lagoonsCagliari old town on its hillMediterranean coastline
CAG ElmasCagliari, Italy

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Elmas (CAG)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Cagliari. The right side captures the more dramatic cruise-phase scenery — the western Alps, the Ligurian coastline near Genoa, and Corsica's mountainous outline — plus a scenic coastal arrival into Cagliari, while the left side offers mostly flat French interior.

What can I see during takeoff from Gatwick in London?

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. After the westward roll off 26, the aircraft banks south over Sussex, putting the English Channel and the chalk cliffs near Brighton on the right side. The left side mostly shows inland Surrey and Kent farmland with no strong landmarks. Notable sights include: South Downs ridgeline, Brighton coastline, English Channel, Sussex countryside patchwork.

What can I see when landing at Elmas in Cagliari?

When landing at Elmas (CAG), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Cagliari, most arrivals swing in from the north over the Sardinian coast, giving right-side passengers views of the Golfo di Cagliari, the Molentargius salt lagoons, and the city's waterfront as the plane lines up for runway 32 or 14. Notable sights include: Golfo di Cagliari, Molentargius-Saline lagoons, Cagliari old town on its hill, Mediterranean coastline.

How long is the flight from London to Cagliari?

The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Elmas (CAG) takes about 2 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 935 miles (1,505 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the London to Cagliari flight path pass over?

Western Alps foothills near the France-Italy border, Ligurian Sea coastline, Corsica's mountainous silhouette before crossing into Sardinian airspace