The right side offers the only real terrain interest on this route: distant views of the Caspian Sea region during cruise and the Tian Shan foothills framing the descent into Tashkent, whereas the left side stays over flat Eastern European and Central Asian plains for nearly the entire flight.
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Flight Path
London to Tashkent is 3,269 miles (5,261 km), a flight of about 6 hours 20 minutes.
Southern Russian steppe, northern shore of the Caspian Sea, and the Kazakh desert plains beneath the flight path before descent into Uzbekistan
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
RIGHTWesterly departures from Heathrow climb out over west London before banking northeast toward the North Sea and continental Europe. The right side offers a brief glimpse of the Thames and outer London suburbs during the turn, while the left side faces mostly featureless Berkshire countryside.
Landing at TAS
RIGHTApproaches into Tashkent from the west typically bring the aircraft in with the foothills of the Tian Shan mountains visible to the south, giving a dramatic backdrop as the plane descends over the Kyzylkum desert fringe into the city. The left side shows only flat Central Asian steppe.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Tashkent. The right side offers the only real terrain interest on this route: distant views of the Caspian Sea region during cruise and the Tian Shan foothills framing the descent into Tashkent, whereas the left side stays over flat Eastern European and Central Asian plains for nearly the entire flight.
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 west London before banking northeast toward the North Sea and continental Europe. The right side offers a brief glimpse of the Thames and outer London suburbs during the turn, while the left side faces mostly featureless Berkshire countryside. Notable sights include: Thames river bends, west London suburbs, Berkshire farmland.
What can I see when landing at Tashkent International Airport in Tashkent?
When landing at Tashkent International Airport (TAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaches into Tashkent from the west typically bring the aircraft in with the foothills of the Tian Shan mountains visible to the south, giving a dramatic backdrop as the plane descends over the Kyzylkum desert fringe into the city. The left side shows only flat Central Asian steppe. Notable sights include: Tian Shan foothills, Tashkent city grid, Chirchiq river valley.
How long is the flight from London to Tashkent?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS) takes about 6 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,269 miles (5,261 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Tashkent flight path pass over?
Southern Russian steppe, northern shore of the Caspian Sea, and the Kazakh desert plains beneath the flight path before descent into Uzbekistan