The left side delivers a scenic departure over Lisbon's coastline and Sintra hills, a cruise track that stays close to the Portuguese and Galician Atlantic coast and Bay of Biscay, and a landing approach that passes near Windsor Castle — a stronger overall mix of coastal and landmark scenery than the largely featureless interior views on the right.
Flight Path
Galician Atlantic coast near A Coruña, open water crossing of the Bay of Biscay, and the Brittany coastline near Brest before crossing the English Channel toward southern England
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LIS
LEFTDeparting LIS on runway 02 the aircraft climbs north over the Tagus estuary before turning onto the route, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view of Lisbon's waterfront, the Cascais coastline and the Sintra hills fading into the Atlantic. The right side only shows flat inland farmland with little definition.
Landing at LHR
LEFTOn the common westerly approach into LHR, aircraft descend from the east and Windsor Castle sits just south of the final approach track, making it a classic left-side sighting during landing. The right side over west London suburbs is comparatively flat and repetitive.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lisboa (LIS) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lisbon to London. The left side delivers a scenic departure over Lisbon's coastline and Sintra hills, a cruise track that stays close to the Portuguese and Galician Atlantic coast and Bay of Biscay, and a landing approach that passes near Windsor Castle — a stronger overall mix of coastal and landmark scenery than the largely featureless interior views on the right.
What can I see during takeoff from Lisboa in Lisbon?
During takeoff from Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing LIS on runway 02 the aircraft climbs north over the Tagus estuary before turning onto the route, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view of Lisbon's waterfront, the Cascais coastline and the Sintra hills fading into the Atlantic. The right side only shows flat inland farmland with little definition. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, Lisbon waterfront and 25 de Abril Bridge area, Cascais coastline, Sintra mountains.
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 the common westerly approach into LHR, aircraft descend from the east and Windsor Castle sits just south of the final approach track, making it a classic left-side sighting during landing. The right side over west London suburbs is comparatively flat and repetitive. Notable sights include: Windsor Castle, River Thames loop near Windsor, Datchet reservoirs, Berkshire farmland.
How long is the flight from Lisbon to London?
The flight from Lisboa (LIS) to Heathrow (LHR) takes 2h 40m.
What does the Lisbon to London flight path pass over?
Galician Atlantic coast near A Coruña, open water crossing of the Bay of Biscay, and the Brittany coastline near Brest before crossing the English Channel toward southern England