The left side wins on both ends of the flight - London's skyline during departure and Tallinn Bay with the Old Town during arrival - while the right side mostly faces open sea and flat continental lowlands with little variation.
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Flight Path
London to Tallinn is 1,128 miles (1,816 km), a flight of about 2 hours 55 minutes.
North Sea, Frisian Islands off the Dutch/German coast, Jutland peninsula of Denmark, Baltic Sea
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from LGW
LEFTDeparting Gatwick on runway 26, the aircraft climbs west then swings right onto its northeasterly track toward the Baltic, putting London's skyline and the Thames Estuary on the left side of the cabin. Passengers on the left get a good look at the city before the route heads out over East Anglia's patchwork farmland toward the North Sea.
Landing at TLL
LEFTArriving into Tallinn from the west, the aircraft descends toward runway 08, keeping the Gulf of Finland and Tallinn Bay on the left side as it lines up. This gives left-side passengers a clear view of the Old Town's spires, Toompea Hill, and the harbor before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Tallinn (TLL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Tallinn. The left side wins on both ends of the flight - London's skyline during departure and Tallinn Bay with the Old Town during arrival - while the right side mostly faces open sea and flat continental lowlands with little variation.
What can I see during takeoff from Gatwick in London?
During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Gatwick on runway 26, the aircraft climbs west then swings right onto its northeasterly track toward the Baltic, putting London's skyline and the Thames Estuary on the left side of the cabin. Passengers on the left get a good look at the city before the route heads out over East Anglia's patchwork farmland toward the North Sea. Notable sights include: London skyline (The Shard, Canary Wharf towers), Thames Estuary, Surrey and Kent countryside, East Anglian farmland.
What can I see when landing at Tallinn in Tallinn?
When landing at Tallinn (TLL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arriving into Tallinn from the west, the aircraft descends toward runway 08, keeping the Gulf of Finland and Tallinn Bay on the left side as it lines up. This gives left-side passengers a clear view of the Old Town's spires, Toompea Hill, and the harbor before touchdown. Notable sights include: Gulf of Finland, Tallinn Bay and harbor, Old Town spires and Toompea Hill, Tallinn's port district.
How long is the flight from London to Tallinn?
The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Tallinn (TLL) takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,128 miles (1,816 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Tallinn flight path pass over?
North Sea, Frisian Islands off the Dutch/German coast, Jutland peninsula of Denmark, Baltic Sea