The left side wins overall because it captures a dramatic alpine departure with the Julian Alps and continued mountain scenery along much of the cruise track over Austria and Switzerland, while the right side's advantage is limited to the final few minutes of approach into London.
Flight Path
Austrian and Swiss Alps including the Tyrolean ranges, Lake Constance (Bodensee), and the upper Rhine valley before the route continues over eastern France toward the English Channel
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Takeoff from LJU
LEFTDeparting LJU toward the northwest, the initial climb reveals the Julian Alps and Kamnik-Savinja Alps rising sharply to the south, with Triglav's jagged peaks often visible in clear weather. This is one of the most dramatic mountain departures in Europe.
Landing at LHR
RIGHTOn the typical westerly approach into LHR, the flight path crosses over south London before the final turn, giving right-side passengers a view of the Thames winding through the city, along with recognizable landmarks like Canary Wharf and central London's skyline.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ljubljana (LJU) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Ljubliana to London. The left side wins overall because it captures a dramatic alpine departure with the Julian Alps and continued mountain scenery along much of the cruise track over Austria and Switzerland, while the right side's advantage is limited to the final few minutes of approach into London.
What can I see during takeoff from Ljubljana in Ljubliana?
During takeoff from Ljubljana (LJU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing LJU toward the northwest, the initial climb reveals the Julian Alps and Kamnik-Savinja Alps rising sharply to the south, with Triglav's jagged peaks often visible in clear weather. This is one of the most dramatic mountain departures in Europe. Notable sights include: Julian Alps, Triglav massif, Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Ljubljana basin.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical westerly approach into LHR, the flight path crosses over south London before the final turn, giving right-side passengers a view of the Thames winding through the city, along with recognizable landmarks like Canary Wharf and central London's skyline. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf skyline, Central London, Richmond Park green space.
How long is the flight from Ljubliana to London?
The flight from Ljubljana (LJU) to Heathrow (LHR) takes 2h 10m.
What does the Ljubliana to London flight path pass over?
Austrian and Swiss Alps including the Tyrolean ranges, Lake Constance (Bodensee), and the upper Rhine valley before the route continues over eastern France toward the English Channel