While takeoff from Luxembourg favors the left side with river valley scenery, the landing approach to London City Airport on the right side offers significantly more dramatic urban and tidal scenery. The Thames estuary, Isle of Dogs, and London's iconic skyline provide greater visual interest and recognizable landmarks than the departure phase. The right side's landing experience outweighs the left side's modest takeoff advantage, making it the better overall choice for this short flight.
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Flight Path
Luxemburg to London is 300 miles (482 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
English Channel crossing (approximately 30 minutes of flight time over open water), Belgian coast near Ostend, Kent coastline approaching England, North Sea approaches
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LUX
LEFTLuxembourg's departure offers views of the Moselle River valley and the transition from the Luxembourg plateau toward the Ardennes highlands to the north. The left side captures the river's winding course and forested terrain during climb-out, providing more immediate visual interest than the right side's flat agricultural plains.
Landing at LCY
RIGHTThe right side during approach to London City Airport offers views of the Thames estuary, the Isle of Dogs, and central London's skyline. The river's distinctive meanders and the urban density of East London provide more recognizable landmarks than the left side's suburban sprawl and industrial areas.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Findel International Airport (LUX) to City (LCY)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Luxemburg to London. While takeoff from Luxembourg favors the left side with river valley scenery, the landing approach to London City Airport on the right side offers significantly more dramatic urban and tidal scenery. The Thames estuary, Isle of Dogs, and London's iconic skyline provide greater visual interest and recognizable landmarks than the departure phase. The right side's landing experience outweighs the left side's modest takeoff advantage, making it the better overall choice for this short flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Findel International Airport in Luxemburg?
During takeoff from Findel International Airport (LUX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Luxembourg's departure offers views of the Moselle River valley and the transition from the Luxembourg plateau toward the Ardennes highlands to the north. The left side captures the river's winding course and forested terrain during climb-out, providing more immediate visual interest than the right side's flat agricultural plains. Notable sights include: Moselle River valley, Ardennes forest edge, Luxembourg City urban area, Meuse River basin to the northeast.
What can I see when landing at City in London?
When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. The right side during approach to London City Airport offers views of the Thames estuary, the Isle of Dogs, and central London's skyline. The river's distinctive meanders and the urban density of East London provide more recognizable landmarks than the left side's suburban sprawl and industrial areas. Notable sights include: Thames estuary and meanders, Isle of Dogs peninsula, Canary Wharf towers, central London skyline.
How long is the flight from Luxemburg to London?
The flight from Findel International Airport (LUX) to City (LCY) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 300 miles (482 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Luxemburg to London flight path pass over?
English Channel crossing (approximately 30 minutes of flight time over open water), Belgian coast near Ostend, Kent coastline approaching England, North Sea approaches