While takeoff offers Thames and London views, the landing approach into Cedar City provides far more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery. The Colorado Plateau's red rock formations, Cedar Breaks, and Markagunt Plateau cliffs are spectacular and unique. Left-side seating captures these features during descent.
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Flight Path
London to Cedar City is 5,059 miles (8,142 km), a flight of about 10 hours 15 minutes.
Over the Atlantic: the Azores archipelago may be visible if routed south; Greenland's ice sheet and coastal mountains visible on northern routes. Over North America: the Canadian Shield's lakes and forests, then the Rocky Mountains (Alberta/Montana border region showing distinctive peaks and valleys), followed by the Great Basin's basin-and-range topography with parallel mountain ridges and desert valleys as you approach Utah.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Thames estuary and London's urban sprawl as the aircraft climbs out westbound. You'll see the river's distinctive meandering pattern and the Greater London conurbation spreading beneath you.
Landing at CDC
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Cedar City. You'll see the distinctive red rock formations of the Colorado Plateau and the Markagunt Plateau's escarpment as you approach from the east.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Cedar City Rgnl (CDC)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Cedar City. While takeoff offers Thames and London views, the landing approach into Cedar City provides far more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery. The Colorado Plateau's red rock formations, Cedar Breaks, and Markagunt Plateau cliffs are spectacular and unique. Left-side seating captures these features during descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Thames estuary and London's urban sprawl as the aircraft climbs out westbound. You'll see the river's distinctive meandering pattern and the Greater London conurbation spreading beneath you. Notable sights include: River Thames estuary, Greater London urban area, North Downs ridge (distant southern horizon), Windsor area reservoirs.
What can I see when landing at Cedar City Rgnl in Cedar City?
When landing at Cedar City Rgnl (CDC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Cedar City. You'll see the distinctive red rock formations of the Colorado Plateau and the Markagunt Plateau's escarpment as you approach from the east. Notable sights include: Markagunt Plateau cliffs, Cedar Breaks National Monument area, Hurricane Cliffs, Escalante Desert.
How long is the flight from London to Cedar City?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Cedar City Rgnl (CDC) takes about 10 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,059 miles (8,142 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Cedar City flight path pass over?
Over the Atlantic: the Azores archipelago may be visible if routed south; Greenland's ice sheet and coastal mountains visible on northern routes. Over North America: the Canadian Shield's lakes and forests, then the Rocky Mountains (Alberta/Montana border region showing distinctive peaks and valleys), followed by the Great Basin's basin-and-range topography with parallel mountain ridges and desert valleys as you approach Utah.