Plaisance to London flight pathMRULGW

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Flight time11h 35m
Distance6,057
Heading328° → 307°
Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.5 right

The left side wins overall thanks to the dramatic Mauritius departure and, during the long African transit, glimpses of Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit, the Nile Valley, and the Sahara's dune fields — features with far more visual drama than the largely featureless Arabian Sea and desert interior visible from the right.

Takeoff · MRULEFTLe Morne Brabant, Pieter Both peak, Black River Gorges
Landing · LGWRIGHTDistant London skyline, Thames valley haze, Surrey Hills

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Mozambique Channel, Kilimanjaro and the East African Rift highlands, the Nile River and Sahara Desert over Sudan/Egypt, and the eastern Mediterranean coastline near the Nile Delta

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from MRU

LEFT

Departing MRU on runway 14 the aircraft climbs southeast before banking northwest toward Africa, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view of Mauritius's volcanic peaks (Le Morne, Pieter Both) and the turquoise lagoon fringing the southern coast before the island slips behind.

Le Morne BrabantPieter Both peakBlack River Gorgescoral lagoon coastline
Aerial window seat view during landing at London (right side) — Distant London skyline, Thames valley haze, Surrey Hills, patchwork of southern England farmland

Landing at LGW

RIGHT

On the descent into LGW landing runway 26, arrivals typically approach from the east over Kent and Surrey, and right-side (north-facing) passengers get a distant but recognizable glimpse of London's skyline and the Thames basin before the final turn onto the Gatwick approach.

Distant London skylineThames valley hazeSurrey Hillspatchwork of southern England farmland

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) to Gatwick (LGW)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Plaisance to London. The left side wins overall thanks to the dramatic Mauritius departure and, during the long African transit, glimpses of Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit, the Nile Valley, and the Sahara's dune fields — features with far more visual drama than the largely featureless Arabian Sea and desert interior visible from the right.

What can I see during takeoff from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International in Plaisance?

During takeoff from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing MRU on runway 14 the aircraft climbs southeast before banking northwest toward Africa, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view of Mauritius's volcanic peaks (Le Morne, Pieter Both) and the turquoise lagoon fringing the southern coast before the island slips behind. Notable sights include: Le Morne Brabant, Pieter Both peak, Black River Gorges, coral lagoon coastline.

What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?

When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into LGW landing runway 26, arrivals typically approach from the east over Kent and Surrey, and right-side (north-facing) passengers get a distant but recognizable glimpse of London's skyline and the Thames basin before the final turn onto the Gatwick approach. Notable sights include: Distant London skyline, Thames valley haze, Surrey Hills, patchwork of southern England farmland.

How long is the flight from Plaisance to London?

The flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) to Gatwick (LGW) takes 11h 35m.

What does the Plaisance to London flight path pass over?

Mozambique Channel, Kilimanjaro and the East African Rift highlands, the Nile River and Sahara Desert over Sudan/Egypt, and the eastern Mediterranean coastline near the Nile Delta