While the left side offers a nice glimpse of the English coast on departure, the right side wins overall thanks to sweeping Alpine views during cruise and the dramatic Dubrovnik coastal approach with the Old Town, islands, and Adriatic shoreline all visible.
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Flight Path
London to Dubrovnik is 1,050 miles (1,690 km), a flight of about 2 hours 40 minutes.
The route crosses eastern France, skirts the western edge of the Swiss and French Alps (visible peaks near Mont Blanc), descends over northern Italy's Po Valley, then follows the Adriatic Sea coastline south past Venice and Trieste toward the Dalmatian coast of Croatia.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LGW
LEFTAfter departing Gatwick's runway 26, the aircraft banks left onto its southeast track toward France, putting the inside of the turn on the left side. This gives a brief but clear view down over the Sussex Weald and the South Downs escarpment toward the Channel coast near Eastbourne, something the right side, facing inland Surrey, doesn't offer.
Landing at DBV
RIGHTDubrovnik's runway 29 approach comes in from the southeast over the Adriatic, and the right side faces the coast, giving passengers a clear view of Dubrovnik's Old Town walls, the harbor, and Lokrum Island just before touchdown. The left side only faces open sea during this final stretch.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Dubrovnik (DBV)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Dubrovnik. While the left side offers a nice glimpse of the English coast on departure, the right side wins overall thanks to sweeping Alpine views during cruise and the dramatic Dubrovnik coastal approach with the Old Town, islands, and Adriatic shoreline all visible.
What can I see during takeoff from Gatwick in London?
During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. After departing Gatwick's runway 26, the aircraft banks left onto its southeast track toward France, putting the inside of the turn on the left side. This gives a brief but clear view down over the Sussex Weald and the South Downs escarpment toward the Channel coast near Eastbourne, something the right side, facing inland Surrey, doesn't offer. Notable sights include: South Downs ridge, Ashdown Forest, Beachy Head chalk cliffs, English Channel coastline.
What can I see when landing at Dubrovnik in Dubrovnik?
When landing at Dubrovnik (DBV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Dubrovnik's runway 29 approach comes in from the southeast over the Adriatic, and the right side faces the coast, giving passengers a clear view of Dubrovnik's Old Town walls, the harbor, and Lokrum Island just before touchdown. The left side only faces open sea during this final stretch. Notable sights include: Dubrovnik Old Town city walls, Lokrum Island, Elaphiti Islands, Cavtat harbor.
How long is the flight from London to Dubrovnik?
The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Dubrovnik (DBV) takes about 2 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,050 miles (1,690 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Dubrovnik flight path pass over?
The route crosses eastern France, skirts the western edge of the Swiss and French Alps (visible peaks near Mont Blanc), descends over northern Italy's Po Valley, then follows the Adriatic Sea coastline south past Venice and Trieste toward the Dalmatian coast of Croatia.