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

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Tbilisi. The right side delivers the London departure spectacle over the Thames and city skyline, which is the most visually dramatic moment of the flight. En route, the right side also faces south over the Alps during the central European crossing, offering views of the Alpine arc. The left side wins at landing for Tbilisi city views, but the departure and mid-flight scenery tips the balance to the right overall.

What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?

During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Heathrow departures heading east on runway 27L/27R (westerly wind operations) or climbing out eastbound on 09L/09R give the right side views over central London. A right-side seat captures the Thames snaking through the city, the City of London skyline, and the sprawl of east London as the aircraft turns southeast toward the continent. Notable sights include: River Thames bends through central London, Canary Wharf tower cluster, The O2 arena dome at Greenwich, Windsor Castle and Great Park to the west during initial climb.

What can I see when landing at Lochini in Tbilisi?

When landing at Lochini (TBS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Tbilisi airport sits southeast of the city, and aircraft typically approach from the east or northeast on runway 13/31. On approach from the northeast, the left side faces northwest toward the city of Tbilisi itself, the Mtkvari (Kura) River valley, and the Caucasus foothills rising behind the city. The right side faces open semi-arid steppe. Notable sights include: Greater Caucasus range on the northern horizon, Tbilisi city center and Mtkvari River valley, Narikala fortress on the ridge above old town, Kartli plain stretching south.

How long is the flight from London to Tbilisi?

The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Lochini (TBS) takes Approximately 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes.

What does the London to Tbilisi flight path pass over?

The route tracks southeast over France, crossing the Alps between Mont Blanc and the Swiss Alps visible to the right. It then passes over northern Italy or the Adriatic Sea, crosses the Balkans over Bulgaria or Romania, transits the Black Sea coast near Batumi, and descends over the Kartli plain into Tbilisi. The Black Sea crossing and the Caucasus foothills on descent are the most distinctive mid-to-late flight features.