London to Zakynthos flight path: LHR to ZTH

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Zakynthos. The right side delivers the flight's strongest landmarks: the Alps near the French-Italian border early in the Italy overflight, the Tuscan coastline, and the Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius before the descent toward the Ionian Sea. The left side's Adriatic-facing views are scenic but never match the singular impact of Vesuvius or the Alps.

During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departures to the southeast typically roll on runway 27 heading west, then bank left to turn south toward the Channel. That left turn puts Windsor Castle, the Thames Valley, and the edge of Greater London under the left side of the aircraft, while the right side mostly faces the flatter, less distinctive Berkshire countryside. Notable sights include: Windsor Castle and Great Park, the Thames River, Greater London's western suburbs, the M25 motorway ring.

When landing at Zakinthos Dionysios Solomos (ZTH), sit on the Left side for the best views. On final approach into Zakynthos, most summer arrivals land on runway 34 with the descent path crossing the southern part of the island. From the left side, passengers look west over Laganas Bay and its turquoise water, while the right side faces the island's plainer inland hills. Notable sights include: Laganas Bay, Marathonisi (Turtle Island), the Ionian Sea, olive-grove-covered hills of southern Zakynthos.

The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Zakinthos Dionysios Solomos (ZTH) takes about 3 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,405 miles (2,261 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

The route crosses France near Lyon, skirts the Alps along the French-Italian border, passes down the Italian peninsula near Tuscany and Rome, passes close to the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius, then crosses the Ionian Sea toward the Greek islands before reaching Zakynthos.