London to Baltimore flight pathLHRBWI

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Flight time8h 20m
Distance3,625
Heading288° → 230°
Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 2.5 right

The right side edges out the left because it offers a fleeting London view on departure and a genuinely scenic Chesapeake Bay and Baltimore skyline approach on arrival, while the transatlantic cruise itself is scenically neutral for both sides.

Takeoff · LHRRIGHTThames River bends near Windsor, Windsor Castle grounds, distant London skyline
Landing · BWIRIGHTChesapeake Bay shoreline, Baltimore Inner Harbor skyline, Patapsco River mouth

Flight Path

Flight path overview

North Atlantic Ocean, southern tip of Newfoundland, Gulf of St. Lawrence coastline, New England seaboard near Cape Cod

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from London (right side) — Thames River bends near Windsor, Windsor Castle grounds, distant London skyline, Berkshire farmland

Takeoff from LHR

RIGHT

Westbound departures from Heathrow's 27L/27R climb out over the Thames Valley and Berkshire countryside; the right side offers a brief glimpse back toward the London skyline and the Thames as the aircraft banks before heading out over Wales and the Irish Sea.

Thames River bends near WindsorWindsor Castle groundsdistant London skylineBerkshire farmland
Aerial window seat view during landing at Baltimore (right side) — Chesapeake Bay shoreline, Baltimore Inner Harbor skyline, Patapsco River mouth, Susquehanna River delta

Landing at BWI

RIGHT

Arrivals into BWI from the north typically descend over Pennsylvania and Maryland farmland before turning south along the Chesapeake Bay, giving right-side passengers a wide view of the bay's shoreline and the Baltimore Harbor skyline just before touchdown.

Chesapeake Bay shorelineBaltimore Inner Harbor skylinePatapsco River mouthSusquehanna River delta

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Baltimore. The right side edges out the left because it offers a fleeting London view on departure and a genuinely scenic Chesapeake Bay and Baltimore skyline approach on arrival, while the transatlantic cruise itself is scenically neutral for both sides.

What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?

During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Westbound departures from Heathrow's 27L/27R climb out over the Thames Valley and Berkshire countryside; the right side offers a brief glimpse back toward the London skyline and the Thames as the aircraft banks before heading out over Wales and the Irish Sea. Notable sights include: Thames River bends near Windsor, Windsor Castle grounds, distant London skyline, Berkshire farmland.

What can I see when landing at Baltimore Washington International in Baltimore?

When landing at Baltimore Washington International (BWI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into BWI from the north typically descend over Pennsylvania and Maryland farmland before turning south along the Chesapeake Bay, giving right-side passengers a wide view of the bay's shoreline and the Baltimore Harbor skyline just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Chesapeake Bay shoreline, Baltimore Inner Harbor skyline, Patapsco River mouth, Susquehanna River delta.

How long is the flight from London to Baltimore?

The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI) takes 8h20m.

What does the London to Baltimore flight path pass over?

North Atlantic Ocean, southern tip of Newfoundland, Gulf of St. Lawrence coastline, New England seaboard near Cape Cod