About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Ruzyne (PRG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Prague. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During cruise over Germany and into Bohemia, the left side also tracks slightly closer to the Erzgebirge mountain range on the Czech-German border, visible as a low but distinct ridge in the middle distance. Right side has no comparable highlights at either departure or arrival.
What can I see during takeoff from Gatwick in London?
During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gatwick's runway 26L/26R departure heads westward before aircraft turn northeast toward Prague. A left-side seat gives you views over the Surrey Hills and the northern edge of the South Downs as you climb out, with the urban sprawl of Greater London visible to the north. The M23 corridor and Crawley town are directly below before the turn. Notable sights include: Surrey Hills AONB, Crawley town grid, M23/M25 interchange, northern edge of the South Downs.
What can I see when landing at Ruzyne in Prague?
When landing at Ruzyne (PRG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Prague Ruzyne typically uses runway 06 for eastward landings, meaning the approach comes from the west-northwest over Bohemia. A left-side seat on this approach looks south over the Vltava river valley and the historic Prague city centre, with the castle district and Old Town clearly visible as you descend through 3,000-5,000 feet. Right side faces north toward less distinctive suburban and industrial areas. Notable sights include: Vltava River bend through Prague, Prague Castle and Hradcany district, Old Town and Charles Bridge area, Petrin Hill.
How long is the flight from London to Prague?
The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Ruzyne (PRG) takes Approximately 1 hour 55 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes.
What does the London to Prague flight path pass over?
The route crosses the English Channel near Calais, then tracks over Belgium and into Germany passing north of Cologne and Frankfurt. The Rhine valley is briefly visible below around the Belgian-German border region. Over central Germany the landscape is rolling forested hills of the Thuringian highlands. Approaching the Czech border, the Erzgebirge range forms a visible low ridge marking the transition into Bohemia, after which the Bohemian plateau opens up ahead toward Prague.