The right side captures the flight's two strongest scenic phases: the Alpine terrain glimpsed during the crossing of Austria/Slovenia's mountain ranges at cruise, and the dramatic Dalmatian coastline with its islands during the descent into Split, outweighing the brief London view on departure.
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Flight Path
London to Split is 962 miles (1,548 km), a flight of about 2 hours 40 minutes.
Eastern France and Alpine foothills, Austrian/Slovenian Alps, upper Adriatic Sea crossing before descent into the Croatian coast near Split
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LTN
LEFTDeparting LTN on runway 25, the aircraft banks left almost immediately to turn onto its southeasterly routing toward the Channel. That left bank puts the ground on the left side of the cabin, giving a brief but genuine glimpse of the Chiltern Hills and, further south, the hazy London skyline on the horizon.
Landing at SPU
RIGHTOn the approach into Split, the flight path tracks along the Dalmatian coastline before turning onto final over Kaštela Bay. The right side faces the open Adriatic, giving clear views of the islands of Brač and Šolta, the sea, and the Split peninsula with Marjan hill, while the left side mostly shows the inland Kozjak/Mosor ridgeline.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Luton (LTN) to Split (SPU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Split. The right side captures the flight's two strongest scenic phases: the Alpine terrain glimpsed during the crossing of Austria/Slovenia's mountain ranges at cruise, and the dramatic Dalmatian coastline with its islands during the descent into Split, outweighing the brief London view on departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Luton in London?
During takeoff from Luton (LTN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing LTN on runway 25, the aircraft banks left almost immediately to turn onto its southeasterly routing toward the Channel. That left bank puts the ground on the left side of the cabin, giving a brief but genuine glimpse of the Chiltern Hills and, further south, the hazy London skyline on the horizon. Notable sights include: Chiltern Hills, Luton and Hertfordshire farmland, distant London skyline (Shard, Canary Wharf towers), River Lea valley.
What can I see when landing at Split in Split?
When landing at Split (SPU), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the approach into Split, the flight path tracks along the Dalmatian coastline before turning onto final over Kaštela Bay. The right side faces the open Adriatic, giving clear views of the islands of Brač and Šolta, the sea, and the Split peninsula with Marjan hill, while the left side mostly shows the inland Kozjak/Mosor ridgeline. Notable sights include: Adriatic Sea, Brač and Šolta islands, Kaštela Bay coastline, Marjan hill peninsula near Split's old town.
How long is the flight from London to Split?
The flight from Luton (LTN) to Split (SPU) takes about 2 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 962 miles (1,548 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Split flight path pass over?
Eastern France and Alpine foothills, Austrian/Slovenian Alps, upper Adriatic Sea crossing before descent into the Croatian coast near Split