About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Provence (MRS) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Marseille to London. The right side delivers the most dramatic single moment of the flight — the Calanques and Mediterranean coast on departure — and also captures the Rhône Valley and French countryside during cruise. The left side wins at Heathrow landing, but the departure spectacle on the right is the highlight of this route overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Provence in Marseille?
During takeoff from Provence (MRS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Marseille's primary departure runway 31R sends aircraft northwest over the city and the Calanques coastline. Right-side seats get a clear view of the dramatic limestone Calanques cliffs and the Mediterranean coast stretching toward Cassis, while the left side looks inland toward scrubby Provençal hills. Notable sights include: Calanques limestone cliffs and fjord-like inlets, Marseille's Vieux-Port harbor district, Étang de Berre lagoon to the northwest, Chaîne de l'Étoile ridge inland.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow's most common westerly landing approach on runway 27L/27R brings aircraft in from the east over central London. Left-side seats face south and get a prolonged view of the Thames snaking through the city, with the City of London, Tower Bridge, and Canary Wharf clearly visible before the aircraft tracks over the western suburbs. Notable sights include: River Thames bends through central London, Canary Wharf tower cluster in Docklands, City of London skyline, Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park to the southwest on final approach.
How long is the flight from Marseille to London?
The flight from Provence (MRS) to Heathrow (LHR) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Marseille to London flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest over the Rhône Valley and Lyon, then crosses Burgundy's agricultural plateau, the Paris Basin, and the flat farmland of northern France before crossing the English Channel near Calais or Boulogne. The Channel crossing takes roughly 20-25 minutes. Over England the aircraft descends across the North Downs and the Thames Valley toward Heathrow.