Naples to London flight pathNAPSTN

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Flight time2h 35m
Distance1,010
Heading324° → 313°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 2.0 left·★ 3.5 right

The right side wins primarily due to the dramatic Naples departure over Vesuvius and the bay, since the rest of the flight is mostly cruise over France and the Channel with limited landmark density on either side.

Takeoff · NAPRIGHTMount Vesuvius, Bay of Naples, Naples city center
Landing · STNLEFTEssex farmland mosaic, small reservoirs and rivers near Bishop's Stortford, distant edge of London's built-up sprawl

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Cruise passes over central France, skirting the western edge of the Alps near the Rhône valley, before crossing the English Channel toward southeast England.

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from NAP

RIGHT

Departing Naples on runway 24, the aircraft climbs out over the Bay of Naples and banks right toward the north, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of Vesuvius, the city, and the curving coastline before leveling out.

Mount VesuviusBay of NaplesNaples city centerSorrento peninsula in the distance
Aerial window seat view during landing at London (left side) — Essex farmland mosaic, small reservoirs and rivers near Bishop's Stortford, distant edge of London's built-up sprawl

Landing at STN

LEFT

On approach into Stansted from the northeast under typical southwesterly winds, the final turn onto runway 22 briefly reveals the patchwork green fields and small towns of rural Essex to the left before the flat countryside runway comes into view.

Essex farmland mosaicsmall reservoirs and rivers near Bishop's Stortforddistant edge of London's built-up sprawl

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Capodichino (NAP) to Stansted (STN)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Naples to London. The right side wins primarily due to the dramatic Naples departure over Vesuvius and the bay, since the rest of the flight is mostly cruise over France and the Channel with limited landmark density on either side.

What can I see during takeoff from Capodichino in Naples?

During takeoff from Capodichino (NAP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Naples on runway 24, the aircraft climbs out over the Bay of Naples and banks right toward the north, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of Vesuvius, the city, and the curving coastline before leveling out. Notable sights include: Mount Vesuvius, Bay of Naples, Naples city center, Sorrento peninsula in the distance.

What can I see when landing at Stansted in London?

When landing at Stansted (STN), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Stansted from the northeast under typical southwesterly winds, the final turn onto runway 22 briefly reveals the patchwork green fields and small towns of rural Essex to the left before the flat countryside runway comes into view. Notable sights include: Essex farmland mosaic, small reservoirs and rivers near Bishop's Stortford, distant edge of London's built-up sprawl.

How long is the flight from Naples to London?

The flight from Capodichino (NAP) to Stansted (STN) takes 2h 35m.

What does the Naples to London flight path pass over?

Cruise passes over central France, skirting the western edge of the Alps near the Rhône valley, before crossing the English Channel toward southeast England.