London to Milan flight pathLGWLIN

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Flight time1h 50m
Distance586
Heading129° → 136°
Best side
Right
★ 1.5 left·★ 3.5 right

The right side consistently offers the more dramatic terrain — coastal glimpses on departure and clear views of the Alps and Po Valley during the descent into Milan — while the left side stays over unremarkable flat farmland for most of the flight.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

London to Milan is 586 miles (943 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.

Eastern France's agricultural plains, the Jura foothills, and the northern edge of the Alps near the Swiss-Italian border

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from London (right side) — South Downs, Sussex countryside, possible English Channel glimpse

Takeoff from LGW

RIGHT

Departing Gatwick to the west before turning southeast, the right side offers glimpses of the South Downs and possibly the Sussex coastline near Brighton as the aircraft climbs toward France. The left side over Surrey and Kent countryside is flatter and less distinctive.

South DownsSussex countrysidepossible English Channel glimpse
LGW GatwickHub for easyJet, British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle

Landing at LIN

RIGHT

On approach into Linate from the north, the right side reveals the arc of the Alps including foothills and snow-capped peaks near Switzerland, with the Po Valley and Milan's urban sprawl unfolding below as the aircraft descends. The left side mostly shows flat agricultural plains with no major landmarks.

Alpine foothillsdistant snow-capped peaksPo Valley farmlandMilan's outer suburbs
LIN LinateHub for ITA Airways

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About This Route

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

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Milan. The right side consistently offers the more dramatic terrain — coastal glimpses on departure and clear views of the Alps and Po Valley during the descent into Milan — while the left side stays over unremarkable flat farmland for most of the flight.

What can I see during takeoff from Gatwick in London?

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Gatwick to the west before turning southeast, the right side offers glimpses of the South Downs and possibly the Sussex coastline near Brighton as the aircraft climbs toward France. The left side over Surrey and Kent countryside is flatter and less distinctive. Notable sights include: South Downs, Sussex countryside, possible English Channel glimpse.

What can I see when landing at Linate in Milan?

When landing at Linate (LIN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Linate from the north, the right side reveals the arc of the Alps including foothills and snow-capped peaks near Switzerland, with the Po Valley and Milan's urban sprawl unfolding below as the aircraft descends. The left side mostly shows flat agricultural plains with no major landmarks. Notable sights include: Alpine foothills, distant snow-capped peaks, Po Valley farmland, Milan's outer suburbs.

How long is the flight from London to Milan?

The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Linate (LIN) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 586 miles (943 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the London to Milan flight path pass over?

Eastern France's agricultural plains, the Jura foothills, and the northern edge of the Alps near the Swiss-Italian border