Milano to London flight pathMXPLHR

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Flight time1h 50m
Distance582
Heading317° → 310°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 2.5 left·★ 3.5 right

The right side offers a dramatic, sustained view of the Alps during the climb from Malpensa, a rare mountain spectacle that outweighs the brief London skyline glimpse on landing, which depends on wind direction and approach vectoring.

Takeoff · MXPRIGHTLake Maggiore, Alpine foothills, Monte Rosa massif in the distance
Landing · LHRLEFTRiver Thames, Canary Wharf towers, The Shard

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Cruise track passes over the French Alps foothills, the Rhône valley near Lyon, and the agricultural plains of northern France before crossing the English Channel near the Dover Strait.

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Milano (right side) — Lake Maggiore, Alpine foothills, Monte Rosa massif in the distance, Po Valley farmland

Takeoff from MXP

RIGHT

Malpensa departures toward the northwest give a clear view north toward the Alpine foothills and the higher peaks of the Pennine and Bernese Alps beyond Lake Maggiore, visible on the right side as the aircraft climbs out over the Lombardy plain.

Lake MaggioreAlpine foothillsMonte Rosa massif in the distancePo Valley farmland
Aerial window seat view during landing at London (left side) — River Thames, Canary Wharf towers, The Shard, Richmond Park greenery

Landing at LHR

LEFT

On typical westerly approaches into Heathrow, aircraft are vectored from the south and east over the outer London suburbs before turning onto final approach heading west, giving passengers on the left side a view over the Thames and central London skyline.

River ThamesCanary Wharf towersThe ShardRichmond Park greenery

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Malpensa (MXP) to Heathrow (LHR)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Milano to London. The right side offers a dramatic, sustained view of the Alps during the climb from Malpensa, a rare mountain spectacle that outweighs the brief London skyline glimpse on landing, which depends on wind direction and approach vectoring.

What can I see during takeoff from Malpensa in Milano?

During takeoff from Malpensa (MXP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Malpensa departures toward the northwest give a clear view north toward the Alpine foothills and the higher peaks of the Pennine and Bernese Alps beyond Lake Maggiore, visible on the right side as the aircraft climbs out over the Lombardy plain. Notable sights include: Lake Maggiore, Alpine foothills, Monte Rosa massif in the distance, Po Valley farmland.

What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?

When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. On typical westerly approaches into Heathrow, aircraft are vectored from the south and east over the outer London suburbs before turning onto final approach heading west, giving passengers on the left side a view over the Thames and central London skyline. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf towers, The Shard, Richmond Park greenery.

How long is the flight from Milano to London?

The flight from Malpensa (MXP) to Heathrow (LHR) takes 1h 50m.

What does the Milano to London flight path pass over?

Cruise track passes over the French Alps foothills, the Rhône valley near Lyon, and the agricultural plains of northern France before crossing the English Channel near the Dover Strait.