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 right side delivers the more dramatic and varied experience overall. The London departure view is genuinely spectacular with the Thames and city skyline during the banking climb. En route northward, the right side also looks east toward the North Sea coast of northeast England and Scotland, including the Fife coastline and Aberdeenshire cliffs. The left side wins on landing approach, but the takeoff spectacle tips the balance to the right.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Heathrow typically departs eastward on runways 09L/09R, then aircraft turn north. A right-side seat gives views over central London as the aircraft banks — the Thames, City of London, and Canary Wharf are clearly visible during the climbing turn. Left side faces west toward the suburbs of Slough and Windsor. Notable sights include: River Thames snaking through central London, Canary Wharf tower cluster, The O2 dome at Greenwich, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
What can I see when landing at Dyce in Aberdeen?
When landing at Dyce (ABZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Aberdeen Airport runway 16/34 means arrivals typically come in from the north on runway 34, heading south. A left-side seat on approach gives views over the North Sea coastline, Aberdeen harbour, and the city itself spread along the coast. Right side faces inland toward farmland. Notable sights include: Aberdeen city centre and harbour, North Sea coastline, River Dee estuary, Balmoral Estate area in the Cairngorms foothills to the southwest.
How long is the flight from London to Aberdeen?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Dyce (ABZ) takes Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
What does the London to Aberdeen flight path pass over?
The flight tracks roughly north over the East Midlands, then over Yorkshire and the Pennines visible to the left, crossing into Scotland near the Borders. The Firth of Forth and Edinburgh are visible to the right around the midpoint in Scotland. Further north, the Cairngorms massif appears to the left, and the Aberdeenshire coastline comes into view on the right as the aircraft begins descent.