The right side captures the dramatic Beachy Head chalk cliffs on departure, then over France and the Alps has slightly better angles on the western Alpine chain depending on routing, and over the Mediterranean the Sardinian coastline and Sicilian Channel can appear on the right. The landing view on the left is excellent but the departure and mid-flight right-side geography edges it overall.
Flight Path
The route typically crosses the French coast near Dieppe, tracks southeast over central France, crosses the Alps or pre-Alps near the French-Italian border, then over the Ligurian Sea and Tyrrhenian Sea, passing west of Sardinia, crossing the Sicilian Channel, and approaching Tunisia over the Gulf of Tunis. The Alps crossing is the most dramatic visual feature at cruising altitude, with the main Alpine chain visible as a broad white ridge system spanning the horizon.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Carthage (TUN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Tunis. The right side captures the dramatic Beachy Head chalk cliffs on departure, then over France and the Alps has slightly better angles on the western Alpine chain depending on routing, and over the Mediterranean the Sardinian coastline and Sicilian Channel can appear on the right. The landing view on the left is excellent but the departure and mid-flight right-side geography edges it overall.
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 08R/26L means departures heading southeast give the right side views over the Surrey Hills and the North Downs. Climbing out southbound, the right side tracks over the English Channel coast near Beachy Head and Eastbourne, which are clearly visible as white chalk cliffs against the sea. Notable sights include: Surrey Hills AONB, North Downs chalk escarpment, Beachy Head chalk cliffs, English Channel coastline near Eastbourne.
What can I see when landing at Carthage in Tunis?
When landing at Carthage (TUN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Tunis-Carthage airport runway 01/19 means arrivals from the north typically approach from over the Gulf of Tunis on runway 19, tracking southward. The left side gives direct views over the Gulf of Tunis, the ancient site of Carthage on its peninsula, and the city of Tunis itself spreading inland from the lagoon of Lac de Tunis. Notable sights include: Gulf of Tunis, Lac de Tunis lagoon, Carthage peninsula ruins area, Tunis city centre and medina.
How long is the flight from London to Tunis?
The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Carthage (TUN) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What does the London to Tunis flight path pass over?
The route typically crosses the French coast near Dieppe, tracks southeast over central France, crosses the Alps or pre-Alps near the French-Italian border, then over the Ligurian Sea and Tyrrhenian Sea, passing west of Sardinia, crossing the Sicilian Channel, and approaching Tunisia over the Gulf of Tunis. The Alps crossing is the most dramatic visual feature at cruising altitude, with the main Alpine chain visible as a broad white ridge system spanning the horizon.