Jacksonville to London is 4,254 miles (6,846 km), a flight of about 8 hours 30 minutes.
Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic the views are largely ocean regardless of side, but the left seat captures the Irish coastline on approach to the UK and delivers the superior Heathrow arrival view over Windsor and the Thames toward London.
Flight Path
The flight tracks northeast from Florida, crossing the Carolinas and Virginia coast before heading out over the North Atlantic. The great circle route passes well north, skirting south of Newfoundland and crossing the mid-Atlantic. Approaching Europe, the route crosses southern Ireland over County Cork and Waterford, then tracks across the Irish Sea and Wales before descending into Heathrow. The Azores archipelago may be visible far to the south in clear conditions at cruise altitude.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from NIP
LEFTNAS Jacksonville typically departs northeast over the St. Johns River on runway 10/28 or north on runway 01/19. A left seat departing northeast gives you the St. Johns River winding south toward downtown Jacksonville, with the Atlantic coastline visible to the east. The river's broad meanders and the urban grid of Jacksonville are clearly laid out below.
Landing at LHR
LEFTHeathrow predominantly uses easterly approaches on runways 09L/09R, meaning aircraft track in from the west over Windsor and Slough. A left seat on final approach gives a clear view of Windsor Castle, the Thames River, and central London spread out to the north. The right seat faces south toward Surrey countryside with far less to see.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Jacksonville Nas (NIP) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Jacksonville to London. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic the views are largely ocean regardless of side, but the left seat captures the Irish coastline on approach to the UK and delivers the superior Heathrow arrival view over Windsor and the Thames toward London.
What can I see during takeoff from Jacksonville Nas in Jacksonville?
During takeoff from Jacksonville Nas (NIP), sit on the Left side for the best views. NAS Jacksonville typically departs northeast over the St. Johns River on runway 10/28 or north on runway 01/19. A left seat departing northeast gives you the St. Johns River winding south toward downtown Jacksonville, with the Atlantic coastline visible to the east. The river's broad meanders and the urban grid of Jacksonville are clearly laid out below. Notable sights include: St. Johns River meanders, Jacksonville downtown skyline, Atlantic coastline beaches, Naval Air Station facilities.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow predominantly uses easterly approaches on runways 09L/09R, meaning aircraft track in from the west over Windsor and Slough. A left seat on final approach gives a clear view of Windsor Castle, the Thames River, and central London spread out to the north. The right seat faces south toward Surrey countryside with far less to see. Notable sights include: Windsor Castle and Great Park, River Thames, central London skyline including Canary Wharf and The Shard, Wembley Stadium arch.
How long is the flight from Jacksonville to London?
The flight from Jacksonville Nas (NIP) to Heathrow (LHR) takes about 8 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,254 miles (6,846 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Jacksonville to London flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast from Florida, crossing the Carolinas and Virginia coast before heading out over the North Atlantic. The great circle route passes well north, skirting south of Newfoundland and crossing the mid-Atlantic. Approaching Europe, the route crosses southern Ireland over County Cork and Waterford, then tracks across the Irish Sea and Wales before descending into Heathrow. The Azores archipelago may be visible far to the south in clear conditions at cruise altitude.