Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Goa. The left side wins overall because the Goa arrival view over the Arabian Sea and river estuaries is spectacular and unique. During the cruise, the left side also picks up better views over the Iranian plateau, the Gulf of Oman coastline, and the Pakistani Makran coast. The right-side takeoff view over Surrey is pleasant but relatively brief.

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gatwick's main departure runway 26L sends aircraft westward before turning south, and right-side passengers get views over the Surrey Hills and the North Downs. As the aircraft banks south toward the English Channel, the right side picks up the Sussex Weald and coastal towns around Worthing and Brighton. Notable sights include: Surrey Hills AONB, North Downs ridge, Brighton coastline, English Channel.

When landing at Goa (GOI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Goa's Dabolim airport typically uses runway 12 for arrivals from the northwest, meaning the aircraft approaches from the north-northeast over the Mandovi and Zuari river estuaries. Left-side passengers see the Arabian Sea coastline, Panaji city, and the distinctive river mouths and beaches of North Goa on final approach. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea coastline, Mandovi River estuary, Panaji city, Mormugao Bay.

The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Goa (GOI) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.

The route tracks southeast over France and the Alps (Mont Blanc visible on clear days), then across northern Italy, Greece, and Turkey before crossing the eastern Mediterranean. Over the Middle East the route passes over Iran's Zagros Mountains and the Iranian plateau, then descends toward the Gulf of Oman and the Pakistani Makran coastline before crossing the Arabian Sea to Goa.