While London's Thames approach offers nice urban scenery, the right side wins overall thanks to the genuinely dramatic Alpine view during departure, which offers far more terrain drama and landmark distinctiveness than the largely flat cruise over northern France.
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Flight Path
Milan to London is 594 miles (956 km), a flight of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Cruise passes over eastern France, including the Rhône valley and the northern edge of the Massif Central, before crossing the English Channel near the Pas-de-Calais toward southern England.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LIN
RIGHTDeparting Linate and turning onto the westbound routing toward France, the Alps rise to the north of the flight path — Monte Rosa and the high peaks of the Valais Alps are visible on the right side during the climb, giving a dramatic contrast to the flat Po Valley below on the left.
Landing at LCY
LEFTOn the typical easterly approach into LCY (runway 27), the aircraft tracks west over the Thames, giving passengers on the left side sweeping views of Greenwich, the O2 Arena, and the river's bends before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Linate (LIN) to City (LCY)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Milan to London. While London's Thames approach offers nice urban scenery, the right side wins overall thanks to the genuinely dramatic Alpine view during departure, which offers far more terrain drama and landmark distinctiveness than the largely flat cruise over northern France.
What can I see during takeoff from Linate in Milan?
During takeoff from Linate (LIN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Linate and turning onto the westbound routing toward France, the Alps rise to the north of the flight path — Monte Rosa and the high peaks of the Valais Alps are visible on the right side during the climb, giving a dramatic contrast to the flat Po Valley below on the left. Notable sights include: Po Valley farmland, Monte Rosa massif, foothills of the Alps, Lake Maggiore glimpse.
What can I see when landing at City in London?
When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical easterly approach into LCY (runway 27), the aircraft tracks west over the Thames, giving passengers on the left side sweeping views of Greenwich, the O2 Arena, and the river's bends before touchdown. Notable sights include: River Thames bends, O2 Arena, Greenwich Park, Docklands skyline.
How long is the flight from Milan to London?
The flight from Linate (LIN) to City (LCY) takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 594 miles (956 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Milan to London flight path pass over?
Cruise passes over eastern France, including the Rhône valley and the northern edge of the Massif Central, before crossing the English Channel near the Pas-de-Calais toward southern England.