About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Crown Point (TAB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Scarborough. While the right side wins at Gatwick departure, the left side delivers the more dramatic scenery overall. During cruise the flight tracks southwest over the Bay of Biscay, the Canary Islands region, and down the Atlantic, where the left side catches the African coastline near Mauritania and Senegal in the far distance during the mid-flight portion. On arrival, the left side gives the definitive view of Tobago's coastline and Scarborough.
What can I see during takeoff from Gatwick in London?
During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gatwick's main runway 08L/26R means westbound departures head roughly west then curve south. A right-side seat gives you views over the Surrey Hills and the North Downs as you climb, with the urban sprawl of Crawley and Horley visible below before the aircraft turns south. Left side faces north toward Greater London but is largely suburban rooftops. Notable sights include: Surrey Hills AONB, North Downs ridge, Crawley town grid below, Ashdown Forest to the southeast.
What can I see when landing at Crown Point in Scarborough?
When landing at Crown Point (TAB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Crown Point airport sits on the southwestern tip of Tobago. Aircraft typically approach from the west or northwest over the Caribbean Sea, landing on runway 10 heading eastward. A left-side seat gives you the best view of the Caribbean coastline, Scarborough town, and the forested Main Ridge as you descend. Right side looks out over open sea for most of the approach. Notable sights include: Scarborough town and harbour, Tobago Main Ridge Forest Reserve, Store Bay beach, the southwestern peninsula of Tobago.
How long is the flight from London to Scarborough?
The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Crown Point (TAB) takes Approximately 9 to 9.5 hours.
What does the London to Scarborough flight path pass over?
Bay of Biscay crossing, Iberian Peninsula coastline (Portugal) visible to the east, Canary Islands archipelago (Tenerife, Gran Canaria) potentially visible to the right around mid-flight, Cape Verde Islands region, West African coastline near Mauritania and Senegal visible distantly to the left in the southern Atlantic leg, then open Atlantic before the Lesser Antilles chain appears with Barbados and Trinidad visible on descent