London to Islamabad flight pathLGWISB

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Flight time7h 20m
Distance3,754
Heading079° → 132°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 2.5 left·★ 4.0 right

While the takeoff briefly favors the left with a London view, the right side dominates during cruise, passing south of the Alps, over the Caucasus and Caspian region, and finally offering the dramatic Margalla Hills backdrop on landing into Islamabad.

Takeoff · LGWLEFTLondon skyline, Thames Estuary, North Downs
Landing · ISBRIGHTMargalla Hills, Islamabad's green grid layout, Rawal Lake

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Alps (distant south), Black Sea coastline, Caucasus Mountains, Caspian Sea, Karakum Desert, Hindu Kush foothills

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from London (left side) — London skyline, Thames Estuary, North Downs, Kent countryside

Takeoff from LGW

LEFT

Climbing out of Gatwick on an easterly departure, the left side offers a brief glimpse of London's skyline and the Thames estuary before the aircraft settles onto its northeast track. The right side mostly shows the flatter Sussex and Kent countryside.

London skylineThames EstuaryNorth DownsKent countryside

Landing at ISB

RIGHT

On approach into Islamabad from the east on runway 28, the right side (north) faces the Margalla Hills, the last outlier ridge of the Himalayan foothills that rises abruptly behind the city. The left side shows the flatter Potohar plateau.

Margalla HillsIslamabad's green grid layoutRawal LakePotohar plateau

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Islamabad. While the takeoff briefly favors the left with a London view, the right side dominates during cruise, passing south of the Alps, over the Caucasus and Caspian region, and finally offering the dramatic Margalla Hills backdrop on landing into Islamabad.

What can I see during takeoff from Gatwick in London?

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Climbing out of Gatwick on an easterly departure, the left side offers a brief glimpse of London's skyline and the Thames estuary before the aircraft settles onto its northeast track. The right side mostly shows the flatter Sussex and Kent countryside. Notable sights include: London skyline, Thames Estuary, North Downs, Kent countryside.

What can I see when landing at Islamabad International Airport in Islamabad?

When landing at Islamabad International Airport (ISB), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Islamabad from the east on runway 28, the right side (north) faces the Margalla Hills, the last outlier ridge of the Himalayan foothills that rises abruptly behind the city. The left side shows the flatter Potohar plateau. Notable sights include: Margalla Hills, Islamabad's green grid layout, Rawal Lake, Potohar plateau.

How long is the flight from London to Islamabad?

The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) takes 7h 20m.

What does the London to Islamabad flight path pass over?

Alps (distant south), Black Sea coastline, Caucasus Mountains, Caspian Sea, Karakum Desert, Hindu Kush foothills