While London's takeoff view is scenic, it's brief; the right side benefits from a distant glimpse of the Pyrenees during cruise and a genuinely dramatic mountain-and-bay arrival into Palma, giving it the stronger overall combination of terrain and landmark variety.
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Flight Path
London to Palma De Mallorca is 838 miles (1,348 km), a flight of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Farmland of central and southern France, the Massif Central foothills, a distant view of the eastern Pyrenees to the west, and the Gulf of Lion coastline before crossing the Mediterranean to Mallorca
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
LEFTHeathrow's westerly departures turn south soon after liftoff, and during that turn the left side gets a sweeping view of the Thames and central London landmarks. The right side mostly shows the flat suburban sprawl north and west of the airport.
Landing at PMI
RIGHTOn the typical approach to runway 24, the aircraft turns onto final over the Bay of Palma, putting the jagged Serra de Tramuntana range and Mallorca's northern coastline on the right side, while the left side faces mostly open sea. This gives the right side dramatic mountain-and-coast scenery right before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Palma De Mallorca. While London's takeoff view is scenic, it's brief; the right side benefits from a distant glimpse of the Pyrenees during cruise and a genuinely dramatic mountain-and-bay arrival into Palma, giving it the stronger overall combination of terrain and landmark variety.
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 turn south soon after liftoff, and during that turn the left side gets a sweeping view of the Thames and central London landmarks. The right side mostly shows the flat suburban sprawl north and west of the airport. Notable sights include: River Thames, Wembley Stadium arch, Central London skyline (The Shard, Canary Wharf), Richmond Park greenery.
What can I see when landing at Palma De Mallorca in Palma De Mallorca?
When landing at Palma De Mallorca (PMI), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical approach to runway 24, the aircraft turns onto final over the Bay of Palma, putting the jagged Serra de Tramuntana range and Mallorca's northern coastline on the right side, while the left side faces mostly open sea. This gives the right side dramatic mountain-and-coast scenery right before touchdown. Notable sights include: Serra de Tramuntana mountains, Bay of Palma, Palma city and marina, rocky Mallorcan coastline.
How long is the flight from London to Palma De Mallorca?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Palma De Mallorca (PMI) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 838 miles (1,348 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Palma De Mallorca flight path pass over?
Farmland of central and southern France, the Massif Central foothills, a distant view of the eastern Pyrenees to the west, and the Gulf of Lion coastline before crossing the Mediterranean to Mallorca