About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Bale Mulhouse (MLH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Mulhouse. Right side scores higher due to the dramatic Vosges Mountains during approach, which provide significant terrain variety and visual interest. While left side offers London's urban scenery during departure, the cruise segment over the English Channel and northern France is relatively featureless. The right side's mountain approach and Rhine Plain crossing deliver more consistent scenic value across the full flight duration.
What can I see during takeoff from Gatwick in London?
During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures the London metropolitan area and the Thames estuary during departure from Gatwick. The sprawl of Greater London, including recognizable urban patterns and the river's meandering path toward the North Sea, provides immediate scenic interest during climb-out. Notable sights include: Thames estuary, Greater London urban sprawl, Surrey Hills to the south, English Channel coastline in distance.
What can I see when landing at Bale Mulhouse in Mulhouse?
When landing at Bale Mulhouse (MLH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers superior approach scenery into Mulhouse. The Vosges Mountains dominate the landscape, rising dramatically from the Rhine Plain. The approach path brings the aircraft over the foothills and into the Alsatian lowlands, with the Rhine valley visible and the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) of Germany visible across the border to the east. Notable sights include: Vosges Mountains, Rhine Plain and valley, Alsatian agricultural landscape, Black Forest (Schwarzwald) on eastern horizon.
How long is the flight from London to Mulhouse?
The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Bale Mulhouse (MLH) takes 1h 25m.
What does the London to Mulhouse flight path pass over?
English Channel crossing (approximately 20 minutes of flight), northern French plains including Picardy and Champagne regions, gradual transition from flat terrain to Vosges foothills as aircraft approaches Alsace, Rhine Plain agricultural landscape