The right side follows the flight path over the Alps, down through Italy, across the Ionian Sea past Greek islands, and finally over Larnaca Bay on approach, offering mountains, coastline, and island scenery throughout. The left side spends most of the flight over featureless northern France and open Mediterranean water with little to see.
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Flight Path
London to Larnaca is 2,043 miles (3,288 km), a flight of about 4 hours 25 minutes.
Swiss and Italian Alps, Adriatic Sea, Ionian Sea, Greek islands including Crete and Rhodes
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LTN
RIGHTLuton departures on runway 25 climb southwest before turning onto the southeasterly airway toward the Mediterranean, and that turn puts London's skyline and the Thames valley on the right side of the aircraft. The left side only shows the flatter Chiltern countryside receding behind.
Landing at LCA
RIGHTArrivals into Larnaca typically approach from the north or northwest before turning onto final for runway 22, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of Larnaca Bay, the salt lake, and the curving coastline as the aircraft descends over the sea before touchdown. The left side mainly faces inland toward flat, undistinguished terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Luton (LTN) to Larnaca (LCA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Larnaca. The right side follows the flight path over the Alps, down through Italy, across the Ionian Sea past Greek islands, and finally over Larnaca Bay on approach, offering mountains, coastline, and island scenery throughout. The left side spends most of the flight over featureless northern France and open Mediterranean water with little to see.
What can I see during takeoff from Luton in London?
During takeoff from Luton (LTN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Luton departures on runway 25 climb southwest before turning onto the southeasterly airway toward the Mediterranean, and that turn puts London's skyline and the Thames valley on the right side of the aircraft. The left side only shows the flatter Chiltern countryside receding behind. Notable sights include: London skyline, Thames Valley, Chiltern Hills, Luton reservoirs.
What can I see when landing at Larnaca in Larnaca?
When landing at Larnaca (LCA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into Larnaca typically approach from the north or northwest before turning onto final for runway 22, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of Larnaca Bay, the salt lake, and the curving coastline as the aircraft descends over the sea before touchdown. The left side mainly faces inland toward flat, undistinguished terrain. Notable sights include: Larnaca Salt Lake, Larnaca Bay, Cyprus coastline, Larnaca marina.
How long is the flight from London to Larnaca?
The flight from Luton (LTN) to Larnaca (LCA) takes about 4 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,043 miles (3,288 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Larnaca flight path pass over?
Swiss and Italian Alps, Adriatic Sea, Ionian Sea, Greek islands including Crete and Rhodes