Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Mahe. Takeoff views of the Chiltern Hills and Thames valley are more visually distinctive than the approach. The descent into Seychelles is spectacular but brief; the westbound departure from London offers sustained views of genuine geographic features over a longer period.

During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow typically departs westbound (runways 27L/27R). Left seats face north during initial climb, giving views of the Thames valley, London's northern suburbs, and the Chiltern Hills escarpment rising inland. Right seats see the developed areas south of the airport with less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: River Thames (winding through the valley below), Chiltern Hills (chalk escarpment visible as a distinct ridge to the north), Greater London urban sprawl (extending east and south), Windsor area (visible to the west as a distinct settlement cluster).

When landing at Seychelles International (SEZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Seychelles International (SEZ) on Mahé uses runway 02/20; aircraft typically approach from the northeast over the Indian Ocean. Right seats face the island's eastern and northern coasts during descent, revealing the dramatic granite peaks, coastal settlements, and reef structures. Left seats see mostly ocean. Notable sights include: Mahé's granite peaks (Morne Seychellois and surrounding mountains reaching 900+ meters, distinctive rounded domes), Beau Vallon Bay (northern crescent beach visible from approach), coral reefs and shallow turquoise waters (surrounding the island), Victoria town (small capital visible on the eastern coast).

The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Seychelles International (SEZ) takes Approximately 11-12 hours.

The flight path crosses the Mediterranean (southern Spain and North Africa visible during early stages), then proceeds southeast over the Sahara Desert (vast sand seas and occasional mountain ranges like the Atlas Mountains visible in early stages), continues over the Red Sea region, then across the Arabian Sea. The most notable midpoint feature is the transition from North African terrain to open ocean around the Horn of Africa region. The flight passes well south of the Arabian Peninsula and crosses the Indian Ocean for approximately 6-7 hours of the journey. No major landmasses are visible during the latter half of the flight until approach to Mahé.