Milan to London flight pathLINLHR

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Flight time2h 10m
Distance609
Heading317° → 309°
Best side
Left
★ 4.0 left·★ 2.0 right

The left side wins on both ends: Alpine mountain views during departure from Milan and a Thames-and-London-skyline approach into Heathrow, while the right side sees mostly flat farmland and undistinguished suburbs.

Takeoff · LINLEFTAlps foothills, Lake Como area, Milan's northern suburbs
Landing · LHRLEFTRiver Thames, Canary Wharf skyline, The O2 Arena

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Route crosses the Swiss Alps or French Alps foothills, then over eastern France (Burgundy/Champagne countryside), before crossing the English Channel near the Strait of Dover into southern England.

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from LIN

LEFT

Departing LIN to the west/northwest, the left side gives a good look back at the Alps rising north of Milan, including the pre-Alpine lakes region. The right side mostly shows the flat Po Valley plain.

Alps foothillsLake Como areaMilan's northern suburbsPo Valley plain
Aerial window seat view during landing at London (left side) — River Thames, Canary Wharf skyline, The O2 Arena, Central London skyline

Landing at LHR

LEFT

On approach into LHR from the east, the left side typically offers views over central London landmarks along the Thames before the final turn, while the right side faces the less distinctive suburban sprawl to the south.

River ThamesCanary Wharf skylineThe O2 ArenaCentral London skyline

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About This Route

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

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Milan to London. The left side wins on both ends: Alpine mountain views during departure from Milan and a Thames-and-London-skyline approach into Heathrow, while the right side sees mostly flat farmland and undistinguished suburbs.

What can I see during takeoff from Linate in Milan?

During takeoff from Linate (LIN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing LIN to the west/northwest, the left side gives a good look back at the Alps rising north of Milan, including the pre-Alpine lakes region. The right side mostly shows the flat Po Valley plain. Notable sights include: Alps foothills, Lake Como area, Milan's northern suburbs, Po Valley plain.

What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?

When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into LHR from the east, the left side typically offers views over central London landmarks along the Thames before the final turn, while the right side faces the less distinctive suburban sprawl to the south. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf skyline, The O2 Arena, Central London skyline.

How long is the flight from Milan to London?

The flight from Linate (LIN) to Heathrow (LHR) takes 2h 10m.

What does the Milan to London flight path pass over?

Route crosses the Swiss Alps or French Alps foothills, then over eastern France (Burgundy/Champagne countryside), before crossing the English Channel near the Strait of Dover into southern England.