While the takeoff briefly favors the left with Windsor and London, the much longer cruise and descent phases on the right side pass directly along the northern Alps and into Ljubljana's mountain-rimmed basin, giving sustained, dramatic terrain views that the flatter northern European cruise on the left can't match.
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Flight Path
London to Ljubliana is 767 miles (1,235 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
The flight path crosses eastern France near the Rhine Valley and the Vosges/Black Forest region, then continues over southern Germany and Austria along the northern edge of the Alps before descending into Slovenia's Julian Alps foothills.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
LEFTHeathrow's westerly departures climb directly over Windsor and the Thames, and on the left side passengers get a clear look at Windsor Castle and the river loops before the aircraft turns onto its eastbound track, with London's skyline visible behind in the haze.
Landing at LJU
RIGHTThe descent into Ljubljana skirts the edge of the Julian Alps and Karawanken range, giving passengers a dramatic close-up of limestone peaks and alpine valleys just before the aircraft levels out over the Ljubljana basin.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Ljubljana (LJU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Ljubliana. While the takeoff briefly favors the left with Windsor and London, the much longer cruise and descent phases on the right side pass directly along the northern Alps and into Ljubljana's mountain-rimmed basin, giving sustained, dramatic terrain views that the flatter northern European cruise on the left can't match.
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 climb directly over Windsor and the Thames, and on the left side passengers get a clear look at Windsor Castle and the river loops before the aircraft turns onto its eastbound track, with London's skyline visible behind in the haze. Notable sights include: Windsor Castle, River Thames loops, London skyline (The Shard, Canary Wharf) in the distance, Heathrow's western suburbs.
What can I see when landing at Ljubljana in Ljubliana?
When landing at Ljubljana (LJU), sit on the Right side for the best views. The descent into Ljubljana skirts the edge of the Julian Alps and Karawanken range, giving passengers a dramatic close-up of limestone peaks and alpine valleys just before the aircraft levels out over the Ljubljana basin. Notable sights include: Julian Alps, Karawanken range, Kamnik-Savinja Alps foothills, Ljubljana Castle above the city.
How long is the flight from London to Ljubliana?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Ljubljana (LJU) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 767 miles (1,235 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Ljubliana flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses eastern France near the Rhine Valley and the Vosges/Black Forest region, then continues over southern Germany and Austria along the northern edge of the Alps before descending into Slovenia's Julian Alps foothills.