The left side captures the Pyrenees' eastern peaks and a Mediterranean coastal crossing near Alicante during cruise, plus a London skyline view on departure, giving it more varied and dramatic scenery than the right side's flatter Bay of Biscay and Spanish plateau views, even though the right side has a slight edge on the Accra approach.
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Flight Path
London to Accra is 3,169 miles (5,100 km), a flight of about 6 hours 40 minutes.
Vast Sahara Desert terrain spanning southern Algeria and Mali, with rippled dune fields, dry wadi channels, and flat rocky hamada plateaus stretching to the horizon on both sides.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
LEFTHeathrow's westerly departures typically bank left onto a southbound track, and during that turn passengers on the left get a wide sweep of the London skyline and the Thames before the countryside of Surrey and Sussex slides beneath the wing.
Landing at ACC
RIGHTOn the more common rainy-season approach to runway 21, the aircraft descends from the north and the right side overlooks central Accra's coastline as the city slides by, with the Gulf of Guinea opening up ahead.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Kotoka International (ACC)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Accra. The left side captures the Pyrenees' eastern peaks and a Mediterranean coastal crossing near Alicante during cruise, plus a London skyline view on departure, giving it more varied and dramatic scenery than the right side's flatter Bay of Biscay and Spanish plateau views, even though the right side has a slight edge on the Accra approach.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow's westerly departures typically bank left onto a southbound track, and during that turn passengers on the left get a wide sweep of the London skyline and the Thames before the countryside of Surrey and Sussex slides beneath the wing. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf and the City skyline, the Surrey/Sussex countryside, English Channel coast near Portsmouth.
What can I see when landing at Kotoka International in Accra?
When landing at Kotoka International (ACC), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the more common rainy-season approach to runway 21, the aircraft descends from the north and the right side overlooks central Accra's coastline as the city slides by, with the Gulf of Guinea opening up ahead. Notable sights include: Jamestown lighthouse and old harbour, Korle Lagoon, Accra's coastal sprawl, Gulf of Guinea shoreline.
How long is the flight from London to Accra?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Kotoka International (ACC) takes about 6 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,169 miles (5,100 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Accra flight path pass over?
Vast Sahara Desert terrain spanning southern Algeria and Mali, with rippled dune fields, dry wadi channels, and flat rocky hamada plateaus stretching to the horizon on both sides.