London to Jersey flight pathLHRJER

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Flight time1h 15m
Distance174
Heading207° → 205°
Best side
Left
★ 3.0 left·★ 2.0 right

The left side wins on both ends of this short flight — London's skyline at departure and Jersey's coastline and harbor on arrival — while the right side offers mostly featureless countryside and open water.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

London to Jersey is 174 miles (280 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Solent strait, Isle of Wight, English Channel, southern England's Hampshire coastline

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from London (left side) — Thames river bends, Central London skyline (Canary Wharf/The Shard in the distance), Surrey countryside

Takeoff from LHR

LEFT

Westerly departures from Heathrow typically turn south toward Jersey, putting London's skyline and the Thames on the left as the aircraft banks away. The right side mostly shows Berkshire and Surrey suburbs with less to distinguish it.

Thames river bendsCentral London skylineSurrey countryside
LHR HeathrowHub for British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Landing at JER

LEFT

On approach into Jersey (commonly landing westward on runway 26), aircraft track down the island's east side before turning final, giving left-side passengers a clear view of St Helier's harbor and the rugged eastern coastline. The right side faces open Channel water with little to see.

St Helier harborJersey's granite eastern coastlineElizabeth CastleEnglish Channel
JER JerseyHub for Blue Islands

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Jersey (JER)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Jersey. The left side wins on both ends of this short flight — London's skyline at departure and Jersey's coastline and harbor on arrival — while the right side offers mostly featureless countryside and open water.

What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?

During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Westerly departures from Heathrow typically turn south toward Jersey, putting London's skyline and the Thames on the left as the aircraft banks away. The right side mostly shows Berkshire and Surrey suburbs with less to distinguish it. Notable sights include: Thames river bends, Central London skyline (Canary Wharf/The Shard in the distance), Surrey countryside.

What can I see when landing at Jersey in Jersey?

When landing at Jersey (JER), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Jersey (commonly landing westward on runway 26), aircraft track down the island's east side before turning final, giving left-side passengers a clear view of St Helier's harbor and the rugged eastern coastline. The right side faces open Channel water with little to see. Notable sights include: St Helier harbor, Jersey's granite eastern coastline, Elizabeth Castle, English Channel.

How long is the flight from London to Jersey?

The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Jersey (JER) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 174 miles (280 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the London to Jersey flight path pass over?

Solent strait, Isle of Wight, English Channel, southern England's Hampshire coastline