About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Menorca (MAH) to Gatwick (LGW)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Menorca to London. Left side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — the Port of Mahon on departure and the Surrey Hills and approach corridor on landing. Over the Bay of Biscay and central France the views are similar on both sides, but the left side marginally tracks the French coastline and Loire Valley farmland better as the route curves northeast.
What can I see during takeoff from Menorca in Menorca?
During takeoff from Menorca (MAH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Menorca's main runway 01/19 means departures heading north give the left (west) side views over the island's interior, the port of Mahon — one of the deepest natural harbours in the Mediterranean — and the rocky southern coastline. The right side faces open sea almost immediately. Notable sights include: Port of Mahon (natural harbour), Menorca's southern limestone cliffs, the island's central plateau farmland, and the shimmer of the Balearic Sea to the southwest.
What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?
When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gatwick's runway 08L/26R means arrivals from the south typically approach from the southeast on a westerly heading. The left (south) side picks up the North Downs ridge, the Surrey Hills, and on final approach the town of Crawley and Gatwick's distinctive terminal layout. The right side faces north toward Greater London, which is also notable but the left gives cleaner views of the approach geography. Notable sights include: North Downs escarpment, Surrey Hills, Crawley town centre, and the M23 motorway corridor leading to the airport.
How long is the flight from Menorca to London?
The flight from Menorca (MAH) to Gatwick (LGW) takes Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.
What does the Menorca to London flight path pass over?
After leaving the Balearic Sea the route crosses the Gulf of Lion and the French Mediterranean coast near Montpellier, then tracks north-northeast over the Massif Central's high plateau visible as rolling uplands, across the Loire Valley's wide river plain, over Normandy's bocage farmland, and finally the English Channel crossing near Cherbourg before reaching southern England