Right-side seats offer superior views on both departure and arrival. The takeoff provides Thames estuary and London views, while the landing showcases Madagascar's dramatic central highlands and Antananarivo's elevated position. The entire flight path benefits from right-side positioning.
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Flight Path
London to Antananarivo is 5,650 miles (9,093 km), a flight of about 11 hours.
The flight crosses the Mediterranean (visible from altitude over southern France and Spain), then the Sahara Desert (vast tan expanse with occasional oasis settlements and wadi systems), the Nile Delta and Red Sea region, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Indian Ocean. The most visually striking midpoint feature is the Sahara's vastness—a seemingly endless tan landscape with subtle dune patterns and occasional dark volcanic features. The Red Sea appears as a narrow, deep-blue water body between the Arabian Peninsula and North Africa. The Indian Ocean crossing offers open water views for several hours before approaching Madagascar's eastern coast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Thames estuary and London's urban sprawl during the initial climb-out. The aircraft typically departs westbound from Heathrow, so right-side windows face south toward the river and suburban London.
Landing at TNR
RIGHTRight-side seats provide views of Madagascar's eastern highlands and the approach to Antananarivo. The aircraft descends from the east over the central plateau, and right-side windows face the dramatic escarpment and the city's location on elevated terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Antananarivo Ivato (TNR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Antananarivo. Right-side seats offer superior views on both departure and arrival. The takeoff provides Thames estuary and London views, while the landing showcases Madagascar's dramatic central highlands and Antananarivo's elevated position. The entire flight path benefits from right-side positioning.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Thames estuary and London's urban sprawl during the initial climb-out. The aircraft typically departs westbound from Heathrow, so right-side windows face south toward the river and suburban London. Notable sights include: Thames estuary, Greater London urban area, Windsor Castle area (distant), North Downs ridge.
What can I see when landing at Antananarivo Ivato in Antananarivo?
When landing at Antananarivo Ivato (TNR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide views of Madagascar's eastern highlands and the approach to Antananarivo. The aircraft descends from the east over the central plateau, and right-side windows face the dramatic escarpment and the city's location on elevated terrain. Notable sights include: Central Highlands plateau, Antananarivo city on elevated terrain, eastern escarpment, rice paddies and agricultural valleys.
How long is the flight from London to Antananarivo?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Antananarivo Ivato (TNR) takes about 11 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 5,650 miles (9,093 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Antananarivo flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Mediterranean (visible from altitude over southern France and Spain), then the Sahara Desert (vast tan expanse with occasional oasis settlements and wadi systems), the Nile Delta and Red Sea region, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Indian Ocean. The most visually striking midpoint feature is the Sahara's vastness—a seemingly endless tan landscape with subtle dune patterns and occasional dark volcanic features. The Red Sea appears as a narrow, deep-blue water body between the Arabian Peninsula and North Africa. The Indian Ocean crossing offers open water views for several hours before approaching Madagascar's eastern coast.