Olbia to London flight pathOLBLGW

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Flight time2h 45m
Distance846
Heading330° → 323°

Olbia to London is 846 miles (1,361 km), a flight of about 2 hours 45 minutes.

Best side
Right
★ 2.5 left·★ 3.5 right

The right side offers more consistent scenic value — a striking coastal and island departure from Sardinia, distant Alpine foothills near the French Riviera during cruise, and a rewarding glimpse of London on arrival, while the left side view is comparatively flat and featureless for most of the flight.

Takeoff · OLBRIGHTGulf of Olbia, Maddalena Archipelago, Tyrrhenian Sea
Landing · LGWRIGHTLondon skyline, Surrey Hills, Sussex countryside patchwork

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Corsica's mountainous interior, Ligurian Sea, French Riviera coastline, distant Alps foothills near Nice, Rhone valley farmland, English Channel

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from OLB

RIGHT

Departing Olbia, the right-side (east-facing) view captures the turquoise Gulf of Olbia, the Maddalena archipelago's granite islets, and the Tyrrhenian Sea stretching toward Corsica's mountainous silhouette. The left side mostly shows Sardinia's interior hills fading into haze.

Gulf of OlbiaMaddalena ArchipelagoTyrrhenian SeaCorsica's coastal peaks
Aerial window seat view during landing at London (right side) — London skyline (distant), Surrey Hills, Sussex countryside patchwork, Gatwick's runway environment

Landing at LGW

RIGHT

On approach into Gatwick from the east, the right side (north-facing) offers a distant view of London's skyline and the Surrey hills as the aircraft descends over the Sussex countryside before turning onto final approach for runway 26.

London skylineSurrey HillsSussex countryside patchworkGatwick's runway environment

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Olbia Costa Smeralda (OLB) to Gatwick (LGW)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Olbia to London. The right side offers more consistent scenic value — a striking coastal and island departure from Sardinia, distant Alpine foothills near the French Riviera during cruise, and a rewarding glimpse of London on arrival, while the left side view is comparatively flat and featureless for most of the flight.

What can I see during takeoff from Olbia Costa Smeralda in Olbia?

During takeoff from Olbia Costa Smeralda (OLB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Olbia, the right-side (east-facing) view captures the turquoise Gulf of Olbia, the Maddalena archipelago's granite islets, and the Tyrrhenian Sea stretching toward Corsica's mountainous silhouette. The left side mostly shows Sardinia's interior hills fading into haze. Notable sights include: Gulf of Olbia, Maddalena Archipelago, Tyrrhenian Sea, Corsica's coastal peaks.

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 approach into Gatwick from the east, the right side (north-facing) offers a distant view of London's skyline and the Surrey hills as the aircraft descends over the Sussex countryside before turning onto final approach for runway 26. Notable sights include: London skyline (distant), Surrey Hills, Sussex countryside patchwork, Gatwick's runway environment.

How long is the flight from Olbia to London?

The flight from Olbia Costa Smeralda (OLB) to Gatwick (LGW) takes about 2 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 846 miles (1,361 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Olbia to London flight path pass over?

Corsica's mountainous interior, Ligurian Sea, French Riviera coastline, distant Alps foothills near Nice, Rhone valley farmland, English Channel