While takeoff offers some Thames estuary interest on the left, the landing approach on the right provides far superior scenery: the Ionian Sea, Corfu's dramatic green mountains, and the Albanian coast. The right side captures the most visually distinctive portion of this route.
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Flight Path
London to Corfu is 1,275 miles (2,052 km), a flight of about 3 hours 10 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Alps (visible as a snow-capped ridge during climb-out over France), the Po Valley in northern Italy, the Adriatic Sea, and the Balkans. The Apennines appear as a north-south mountain spine along Italy's eastern side. The transition from temperate European landscape to Mediterranean terrain becomes apparent over the Balkans, with increasing aridity and rocky terrain visible as you approach Greece.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
LEFTLeft-side seats offer views of the Thames estuary and the Kent coastline as the aircraft climbs out westbound from Heathrow. You'll see the river's distinctive meanders and the North Sea coast receding beneath you.
Landing at CFU
RIGHTRight-side seats provide excellent views during the descent approach to Corfu. You'll see the Ionian Sea, the Albanian coastline to the north, and the distinctive green mountainous terrain of Corfu island itself as you descend toward the runway.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Ioannis Kapodistrias International (CFU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Corfu. While takeoff offers some Thames estuary interest on the left, the landing approach on the right provides far superior scenery: the Ionian Sea, Corfu's dramatic green mountains, and the Albanian coast. The right side captures the most visually distinctive portion of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Thames estuary and the Kent coastline as the aircraft climbs out westbound from Heathrow. You'll see the river's distinctive meanders and the North Sea coast receding beneath you. Notable sights include: Thames estuary, Kent coastline, Greater London urban sprawl, North Sea.
What can I see when landing at Ioannis Kapodistrias International in Corfu?
When landing at Ioannis Kapodistrias International (CFU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide excellent views during the descent approach to Corfu. You'll see the Ionian Sea, the Albanian coastline to the north, and the distinctive green mountainous terrain of Corfu island itself as you descend toward the runway. Notable sights include: Ionian Sea, Albanian coast and Paxos island to the north, Corfu's interior mountains, Kerkyra town and harbor.
How long is the flight from London to Corfu?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Ioannis Kapodistrias International (CFU) takes about 3 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,275 miles (2,052 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Corfu flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Alps (visible as a snow-capped ridge during climb-out over France), the Po Valley in northern Italy, the Adriatic Sea, and the Balkans. The Apennines appear as a north-south mountain spine along Italy's eastern side. The transition from temperate European landscape to Mediterranean terrain becomes apparent over the Balkans, with increasing aridity and rocky terrain visible as you approach Greece.