While takeoff favors the right side for Mauritius island views, the landing approach into London City Airport is significantly more visually rewarding on the left, with the Thames, Isle of Dogs, and Canary Wharf providing dramatic urban and geographic features. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.
Flight Path
This route crosses the Sahara Desert (visible on daytime portions), the Mediterranean Sea, and southern Europe. Depending on exact routing, passengers may see the Atlas Mountains in Morocco/Algeria, the Iberian Peninsula, the Alps, and the English Channel. The flight typically passes over North Africa and southern France before reaching the UK.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MRU
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of Mauritius's eastern and northern coastlines during the initial climb-out. The island's interior plateau and Black River Gorges are visible to the left, but the right side captures the more dramatic Indian Ocean meeting the island's northeastern shores.
Landing at LCY
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into London City Airport. The approach from the east over the Thames Estuary and into East London reveals the river's dramatic meanders, the Isle of Dogs peninsula, and Canary Wharf's distinctive skyline before final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) to City (LCY)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Plaisance to London. While takeoff favors the right side for Mauritius island views, the landing approach into London City Airport is significantly more visually rewarding on the left, with the Thames, Isle of Dogs, and Canary Wharf providing dramatic urban and geographic features. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.
What can I see during takeoff from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International in Plaisance?
During takeoff from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Mauritius's eastern and northern coastlines during the initial climb-out. The island's interior plateau and Black River Gorges are visible to the left, but the right side captures the more dramatic Indian Ocean meeting the island's northeastern shores. Notable sights include: Northeastern coast of Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Port Louis harbor area, Black River mountain range (distant, left side).
What can I see when landing at City in London?
When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into London City Airport. The approach from the east over the Thames Estuary and into East London reveals the river's dramatic meanders, the Isle of Dogs peninsula, and Canary Wharf's distinctive skyline before final approach. Notable sights include: River Thames and its meanders, Isle of Dogs, Canary Wharf financial district, Thames Estuary marshlands.
How long is the flight from Plaisance to London?
The flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) to City (LCY) takes Approximately 12 to 13 hours.
What does the Plaisance to London flight path pass over?
This route crosses the Sahara Desert (visible on daytime portions), the Mediterranean Sea, and southern Europe. Depending on exact routing, passengers may see the Atlas Mountains in Morocco/Algeria, the Iberian Peninsula, the Alps, and the English Channel. The flight typically passes over North Africa and southern France before reaching the UK.