London to Pisa flight pathLHRPSA

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Flight time2h 20m
Distance737
Heading133° → 141°
Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 4.0 left·★ 2.5 right

The left side wins overall because it combines a genuine London skyline moment at takeoff with a sustained view of the Alps during cruise, giving far more variety and drama than the right side's mostly flat French countryside and open water crossing.

Takeoff · LHRLEFTRiver Thames, Canary Wharf and The Shard, Windsor Castle area
Landing · PSARIGHTLigurian Sea coastline, Port of Livorno, Arno River delta

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Eastern France and the western Alps, including the Jura mountains and glimpses of the Mont Blanc massif near the France-Italy-Switzerland border region

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from London (left side) — River Thames, Canary Wharf and The Shard, Windsor Castle area, Surrey/Hampshire countryside

Takeoff from LHR

LEFT

Departures from Heathrow toward southern Europe typically climb out on a westerly heading before banking left onto a southbound track, swinging the aircraft over central London. Passengers on the left get a brief but clear view of the Thames and the City skyline before the route heads toward the Channel.

River ThamesCanary Wharf and The ShardWindsor Castle areaSurrey/Hampshire countryside

Landing at PSA

RIGHT

On approach into Pisa, the flight path typically curves in from the north over Tuscany before lining up with the runway, putting the Ligurian coastline and the port city of Livorno on the right side of the aircraft. The blue coastal water and low-lying Tuscan plain make for a more open, scenic view than the inland hills on the left.

Ligurian Sea coastlinePort of LivornoArno River deltaTuscan coastal plain

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About This Route

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

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Pisa. The left side wins overall because it combines a genuine London skyline moment at takeoff with a sustained view of the Alps during cruise, giving far more variety and drama than the right side's mostly flat French countryside and open water crossing.

What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?

During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departures from Heathrow toward southern Europe typically climb out on a westerly heading before banking left onto a southbound track, swinging the aircraft over central London. Passengers on the left get a brief but clear view of the Thames and the City skyline before the route heads toward the Channel. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf and The Shard, Windsor Castle area, Surrey/Hampshire countryside.

What can I see when landing at Pisa in Pisa?

When landing at Pisa (PSA), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Pisa, the flight path typically curves in from the north over Tuscany before lining up with the runway, putting the Ligurian coastline and the port city of Livorno on the right side of the aircraft. The blue coastal water and low-lying Tuscan plain make for a more open, scenic view than the inland hills on the left. Notable sights include: Ligurian Sea coastline, Port of Livorno, Arno River delta, Tuscan coastal plain.

How long is the flight from London to Pisa?

The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Pisa (PSA) takes 2h 20m.

What does the London to Pisa flight path pass over?

Eastern France and the western Alps, including the Jura mountains and glimpses of the Mont Blanc massif near the France-Italy-Switzerland border region