About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Halifax International (YHZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Halifax. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the transatlantic cruise at 35,000 feet over open ocean there is little to differentiate sides, but the left seat delivers the better views at both the London departure and the Halifax arrival, making it the clear choice for the full journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow departures on runway 27L/27R head westbound, and a left-side seat gives you a clear view south over central London as you climb out. You'll see the Thames snaking through the city, with the dense urban grid of west and central London spread out clearly below. Notable sights include: River Thames bends through central London, Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park to the southwest, the M25 orbital motorway ring, Wembley Stadium arch visible to the north.
What can I see when landing at Halifax International in Halifax?
When landing at Halifax International (YHZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Halifax Stanfield typically uses runway 14/32. On a runway 14 approach from the northeast, aircraft track southeast over the Dartmouth side of Halifax Harbour, and left-side seats get a direct view down into Halifax Harbour, the Dartmouth waterfront, and the Bedford Basin. On runway 32, the approach from the south still gives left-side passengers the better view of the harbour and downtown Halifax peninsula. Notable sights include: Halifax Harbour and the downtown Halifax peninsula, Bedford Basin to the northwest, McNabs Island at the harbour mouth, the Dartmouth waterfront and Macdonald Bridge.
How long is the flight from London to Halifax?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Halifax International (YHZ) takes Approximately 7 to 8 hours westbound.
What does the London to Halifax flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest over Ireland, crossing the southern tip of Greenland where the ice sheet and fjord coastline are visible on clear days, then arcs southwest over the Labrador Sea and the coast of Newfoundland. The rugged, lake-dotted boreal landscape of Nova Scotia is visible during descent. The North Atlantic below is largely featureless open ocean for the central four to five hours of the flight.