London to Santiago is 699 miles (1,126 km), a flight of about 2 hours 35 minutes.
The right side offers the most scenic continuity: a glimpse of the Thames Valley on departure, the Bay of Biscay's Atlantic coastline during cruise, and the dramatic rias and green hills of Galicia on final approach into Santiago.
Flight Path
Bay of Biscay, northern Spanish coastline near Asturias, Cantabrian Mountains faintly visible inland
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
RIGHTWesterly departures from Heathrow climb out over Windsor and the Thames Valley before banking south toward the Channel. The right side captures this turn, with Windsor Castle and the winding Thames briefly visible before the coast of southern England appears ahead.
Landing at SCQ
RIGHTApproaching Santiago from the north or south, the descent crosses Galicia's rugged coastline of rias (drowned river valleys) and green hills. The right side offers the best views of the Atlantic inlets and coastal towns like Muros or Noia before the final turn onto the runway.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Santiago (SCQ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Santiago. The right side offers the most scenic continuity: a glimpse of the Thames Valley on departure, the Bay of Biscay's Atlantic coastline during cruise, and the dramatic rias and green hills of Galicia on final approach into Santiago.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Westerly departures from Heathrow climb out over Windsor and the Thames Valley before banking south toward the Channel. The right side captures this turn, with Windsor Castle and the winding Thames briefly visible before the coast of southern England appears ahead. Notable sights include: Windsor Castle, Thames River, South Downs, English Channel coastline.
What can I see when landing at Santiago in Santiago?
When landing at Santiago (SCQ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching Santiago from the north or south, the descent crosses Galicia's rugged coastline of rias (drowned river valleys) and green hills. The right side offers the best views of the Atlantic inlets and coastal towns like Muros or Noia before the final turn onto the runway. Notable sights include: Ria de Muros, Galician coastline, Atlantic Ocean, green hills of Galicia.
How long is the flight from London to Santiago?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Santiago (SCQ) takes about 2 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 699 miles (1,126 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Santiago flight path pass over?
Bay of Biscay, northern Spanish coastline near Asturias, Cantabrian Mountains faintly visible inland