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Flight time3h 10m
Distance1,282
Heading332° → 323°

Malta to Southend is 1,282 miles (2,063 km), a flight of about 3 hours 10 minutes.

Best side
RightMostly right

Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the Mediterranean departure from Malta with its archipelago and cliffs, then the long crossing over open sea. While left-side landing views are pleasant, the takeoff views from the right are more visually distinctive and memorable.

Takeoff · MLARIGHTMalta's limestone cliffs and harbors, Comino island, Gozo island
Landing · SENLEFTThames Estuary, Essex coastline, Southend-on-Sea pier

Flight Path

Flight path overview

The flight crosses the central Mediterranean Sea. You'll pass over open water for most of the journey, with Sicily visible off the left wing during the northern portion of the flight. As you approach the UK, the Strait of Dover and English Channel become visible, with the French coast briefly visible on the left before the final approach to Essex and the Thames Estuary.

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Takeoff from MLA

RIGHT

Right-side seats offer views of Malta's distinctive coastline and the archipelago as you climb out. You'll see the irregular rocky shores and smaller islands (Comino, Gozo) receding beneath you, plus the deep blue Mediterranean stretching north toward Sicily.

Malta's limestone cliffs and harborsComino islandGozo islandMediterranean Sea

Landing at SEN

LEFT

Left-side seats provide views of southern England's geography during descent. You'll see the Thames Estuary, the Essex coastline, and the approach to Southend-on-Sea. The flat terrain of Essex and the distinctive curve of the estuary are clearly visible from altitude.

Thames EstuaryEssex coastlineSouthend-on-Sea pierNorth Sea

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Luqa (MLA) to Southend (SEN)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Malta to Southend. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the Mediterranean departure from Malta with its archipelago and cliffs, then the long crossing over open sea. While left-side landing views are pleasant, the takeoff views from the right are more visually distinctive and memorable.

What can I see during takeoff from Luqa in Malta?

During takeoff from Luqa (MLA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Malta's distinctive coastline and the archipelago as you climb out. You'll see the irregular rocky shores and smaller islands (Comino, Gozo) receding beneath you, plus the deep blue Mediterranean stretching north toward Sicily. Notable sights include: Malta's limestone cliffs and harbors, Comino island, Gozo island, Mediterranean Sea.

What can I see when landing at Southend in Southend?

When landing at Southend (SEN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of southern England's geography during descent. You'll see the Thames Estuary, the Essex coastline, and the approach to Southend-on-Sea. The flat terrain of Essex and the distinctive curve of the estuary are clearly visible from altitude. Notable sights include: Thames Estuary, Essex coastline, Southend-on-Sea pier, North Sea.

How long is the flight from Malta to Southend?

The flight from Luqa (MLA) to Southend (SEN) takes about 3 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,282 miles (2,063 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Malta to Southend flight path pass over?

The flight crosses the central Mediterranean Sea. You'll pass over open water for most of the journey, with Sicily visible off the left wing during the northern portion of the flight. As you approach the UK, the Strait of Dover and English Channel become visible, with the French coast briefly visible on the left before the final approach to Essex and the Thames Estuary.