Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New Orleans to London. Left side wins both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic the views are similar on both sides, but the left seat delivers the spectacular Lake Pontchartrain departure and the iconic London approach over the Thames and Canary Wharf on arrival, making it the clear choice for the full journey.

During takeoff from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY), sit on the Left side for the best views. MSY typically departs east on runway 10R/10L, meaning a left-side seat faces north toward Lake Pontchartrain. You get a clear view of the massive lake, the causeway bridges, and the New Orleans metro grid as the aircraft climbs and turns northeast. The Mississippi River's distinctive bends through the city are also visible to the south-left during the turn. Notable sights include: Lake Pontchartrain (enormous shallow lake immediately north), Lake Pontchartrain Causeway (twin parallel bridges crossing the lake), Mississippi River crescent bend through downtown New Orleans, New Orleans city grid and French Quarter district.

When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow predominantly lands westbound on runways 27L/27R, with aircraft approaching from the east over central London. A left-side seat faces south, giving you a direct view over the Thames, the City of London skyline, Canary Wharf towers, and the river's distinctive bends as you descend through 3,000-5,000 feet. Right-side passengers look north over suburban Middlesex with far less to see. Notable sights include: Thames River bends through central London, Canary Wharf tower cluster (Isle of Dogs), The Shard and City of London skyline, Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park (visible to the south on final approach).

The flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) to Heathrow (LHR) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.

The flight tracks northeast from New Orleans, crossing the US Southeast, then out over the North Atlantic via the North Atlantic Tracks system. Typical routing passes near Newfoundland and the southern tip of Greenland, where icebergs and pack ice may be visible in clear conditions. The flight then crosses Ireland, with the green patchwork of the Irish countryside visible on descent, before crossing the Irish Sea and entering UK airspace over Wales or the Bristol Channel.