The right side captures the tail end of the Alpine crossing during cruise and the scenic Adriatic island approach into Split, both stronger visual sequences than the mostly flat and hazy departure view on the left.
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Flight Path
London to Split is 951 miles (1,531 km), a flight of about 2 hours 40 minutes.
Southern Alps (Italian/Swiss border ranges), Po Valley, northern Adriatic Sea
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
LEFTWesterly departures from Heathrow climb out over west London before curving south toward the Channel, giving left-side passengers a brief view of the Thames and outer London suburbs before the turn onto the southeast route.
Landing at SPU
RIGHTArrivals into Split typically approach from the northwest over the Adriatic, giving right-side passengers sweeping views of the Dalmatian islands—Brač, Šolta, and Čiovo—as the coastline and Marjan peninsula come into view before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Split (SPU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Split. The right side captures the tail end of the Alpine crossing during cruise and the scenic Adriatic island approach into Split, both stronger visual sequences than the mostly flat and hazy departure view on the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Westerly departures from Heathrow climb out over west London before curving south toward the Channel, giving left-side passengers a brief view of the Thames and outer London suburbs before the turn onto the southeast route. Notable sights include: River Thames, Windsor area, west London suburbs.
What can I see when landing at Split in Split?
When landing at Split (SPU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into Split typically approach from the northwest over the Adriatic, giving right-side passengers sweeping views of the Dalmatian islands—Brač, Šolta, and Čiovo—as the coastline and Marjan peninsula come into view before touchdown. Notable sights include: Brač island, Šolta island, Split's Marjan peninsula, Adriatic coastline.
How long is the flight from London to Split?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Split (SPU) takes about 2 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 951 miles (1,531 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Split flight path pass over?
Southern Alps (Italian/Swiss border ranges), Po Valley, northern Adriatic Sea