The left side wins on both ends of the flight — London landmarks at departure and Perth's river-and-skyline approach at arrival — while the right side spends both segments over comparatively featureless countryside or open water, and the long Indian Ocean cruise phase offers little differentiation either way.
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Flight Path
London to Perth is 9,015 miles (14,508 km), a flight of about 16 hours 35 minutes.
Arabian Peninsula deserts, the Arabian Sea, southern tip of Sri Lanka, and a long open-water crossing of the Indian Ocean before reaching the Western Australian coast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
LEFTHeathrow's eastbound departures typically climb out on a westerly heading before turning south, giving left-side passengers a view back over London's skyline, the Thames, and Windsor before the aircraft settles onto its route toward continental Europe. The right side mostly shows the flatter Berkshire/Surrey countryside.
Landing at PER
LEFTOn the descent into Perth, arrivals from the northwest typically bank onto final approach for runway 21, putting the Perth CBD skyline, Swan River, and the Darling Range escarpment on the left side of the aircraft, while the right side mostly overlooks open ocean and Rottnest Island in the distance.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Perth International (PER)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Perth. The left side wins on both ends of the flight — London landmarks at departure and Perth's river-and-skyline approach at arrival — while the right side spends both segments over comparatively featureless countryside or open water, and the long Indian Ocean cruise phase offers little differentiation either way.
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 eastbound departures typically climb out on a westerly heading before turning south, giving left-side passengers a view back over London's skyline, the Thames, and Windsor before the aircraft settles onto its route toward continental Europe. The right side mostly shows the flatter Berkshire/Surrey countryside. Notable sights include: London skyline, River Thames, Windsor Castle area, Heathrow perimeter.
What can I see when landing at Perth International in Perth?
When landing at Perth International (PER), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the descent into Perth, arrivals from the northwest typically bank onto final approach for runway 21, putting the Perth CBD skyline, Swan River, and the Darling Range escarpment on the left side of the aircraft, while the right side mostly overlooks open ocean and Rottnest Island in the distance. Notable sights include: Perth CBD skyline, Swan River, Darling Range escarpment, Kings Park greenery.
How long is the flight from London to Perth?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Perth International (PER) takes about 16 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 9,015 miles (14,508 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Perth flight path pass over?
Arabian Peninsula deserts, the Arabian Sea, southern tip of Sri Lanka, and a long open-water crossing of the Indian Ocean before reaching the Western Australian coast.