The eastern side follows the route's natural lean toward the North Sea coast during cruise and approach, offering glimpses of the Yorkshire and Northumberland coastlines, the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh, and Aberdeen's harbour on landing, giving more varied and recognizable scenery than the inland-facing left side.
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Flight Path
London to Aberdeen is 402 miles (647 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
River Humber estuary, Yorkshire coast near Flamborough Head, Northumberland coastline with Holy Island, Firth of Forth and Edinburgh, distant Cairngorm foothills as the coast curves toward Aberdeen
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
RIGHTDeparting Heathrow to the west before turning north, the right side offers a brief look back at the Thames Valley and western London suburbs as the aircraft banks; the left side mostly shows flat Berkshire and Buckinghamshire farmland with little to distinguish it.
Landing at ABZ
RIGHTApproaching Aberdeen from the south, the eastern side reveals the North Sea coastline, the mouth of the River Dee, and Aberdeen's harbour, while the western side mostly shows rolling farmland and distant Grampian foothills with less visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Dyce (ABZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Aberdeen. The eastern side follows the route's natural lean toward the North Sea coast during cruise and approach, offering glimpses of the Yorkshire and Northumberland coastlines, the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh, and Aberdeen's harbour on landing, giving more varied and recognizable scenery than the inland-facing left side.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Heathrow to the west before turning north, the right side offers a brief look back at the Thames Valley and western London suburbs as the aircraft banks; the left side mostly shows flat Berkshire and Buckinghamshire farmland with little to distinguish it. Notable sights include: Thames Valley, Windsor area, western London suburbs, Chiltern Hills foothills.
What can I see when landing at Dyce in Aberdeen?
When landing at Dyce (ABZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching Aberdeen from the south, the eastern side reveals the North Sea coastline, the mouth of the River Dee, and Aberdeen's harbour, while the western side mostly shows rolling farmland and distant Grampian foothills with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Aberdeen harbour, River Dee estuary, North Sea coastline, Aberdeenshire farmland.
How long is the flight from London to Aberdeen?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Dyce (ABZ) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 402 miles (647 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Aberdeen flight path pass over?
River Humber estuary, Yorkshire coast near Flamborough Head, Northumberland coastline with Holy Island, Firth of Forth and Edinburgh, distant Cairngorm foothills as the coast curves toward Aberdeen