About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Hewanorra International (UVF)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Hewandorra. The Piton peaks on approach to St. Lucia are among the most visually dramatic landing views in the Caribbean — genuinely iconic volcanic geography. The takeoff view from Gatwick is pleasant but relatively modest English countryside. Left side wins overall for the landing payoff alone.
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 southwesterly departures head roughly northwest before turning south. A right-side seat gives you views over the Surrey Hills and the North Downs as you climb out, with the urban sprawl of Crawley and Horley visible below. Left side faces mostly industrial areas and the M23 corridor. Notable sights include: Surrey Hills AONB, North Downs ridge, Crawley town grid, Ashdown Forest to the southeast.
What can I see when landing at Hewanorra International in Hewandorra?
When landing at Hewanorra International (UVF), sit on the Left side for the best views. Hewanorra sits at the southern tip of St. Lucia. Runway 10/28 means most approaches come in from the west or east over the Caribbean. A left-side seat on approach from the west gives you the dramatic Piton mountains — Gros Piton and Petit Piton — rising sharply from the coastline on the island's southwest, plus the lush forested interior. Right side faces open Caribbean Sea on final. Notable sights include: Gros Piton and Petit Piton volcanic peaks, Vieux Fort Bay, the forested central ridge of St. Lucia, Savannes Bay lagoon.
How long is the flight from London to Hewandorra?
The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Hewanorra International (UVF) takes Approximately 8 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours.
What does the London to Hewandorra flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest over the Bay of Biscay, then south over the Atlantic well west of the Canary Islands, crossing the Tropic of Cancer mid-ocean. The route passes broadly west of the Cape Verde Islands before crossing into the intertropical convergence zone with its characteristic towering cumulus. The final descent crosses the eastern Caribbean, with Barbados potentially visible to the right (east) and Martinique to the north of St. Lucia visible on the left side during descent.