The right side captures the Channel coastline on departure, the Alps and Adriatic near the midpoint of the route, and a scenic Mediterranean coastal approach into Paphos, while the left side mostly overlooks flat inland terrain and open water.
Flight Path
The great-circle route passes near the Swiss Alps around Lake Geneva, then continues over northern Italy, the Adriatic Sea, and the Ionian/Aegean islands of Greece before crossing open Mediterranean waters to Cyprus.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LGW
RIGHTAfter departing Gatwick to the west, the aircraft banks south toward the Channel, putting the Sussex coastline near Brighton and the chalk cliffs around Beachy Head on the right side as the plane climbs out over the sea toward France.
Landing at PFO
RIGHTOn approach into Paphos, the flight path typically curves in from the east over the Mediterranean before lining up on runway 29, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of the turquoise coastline, Paphos harbor, and the sea stretching toward the horizon.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Paphos International (PFO)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Paphos. The right side captures the Channel coastline on departure, the Alps and Adriatic near the midpoint of the route, and a scenic Mediterranean coastal approach into Paphos, while the left side mostly overlooks flat inland terrain and open water.
What can I see during takeoff from Gatwick in London?
During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. After departing Gatwick to the west, the aircraft banks south toward the Channel, putting the Sussex coastline near Brighton and the chalk cliffs around Beachy Head on the right side as the plane climbs out over the sea toward France. Notable sights include: South Downs, Beachy Head chalk cliffs, English Channel, Brighton coastline.
What can I see when landing at Paphos International in Paphos?
When landing at Paphos International (PFO), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Paphos, the flight path typically curves in from the east over the Mediterranean before lining up on runway 29, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of the turquoise coastline, Paphos harbor, and the sea stretching toward the horizon. Notable sights include: Paphos harbor and old town, Mediterranean coastline, coastal cliffs near Aphrodite's Rock, turquoise near-shore waters.
How long is the flight from London to Paphos?
The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Paphos International (PFO) takes 4h35m.
What does the London to Paphos flight path pass over?
The great-circle route passes near the Swiss Alps around Lake Geneva, then continues over northern Italy, the Adriatic Sea, and the Ionian/Aegean islands of Greece before crossing open Mediterranean waters to Cyprus.