While takeoff and landing favor the left, the right side wins the full journey because the flight's long cruise phase tracks northwest over the Arabian Peninsula, Red Sea, Egypt, and the Mediterranean into the Alps — a far richer sequence of coastlines, deserts, and mountains than the ocean-dominated southwest view on the left.
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Flight Path
Perth to London is 9,015 miles (14,508 km), a flight of about 17 hours 20 minutes.
Route crosses the Indian Ocean, skirts the Omani coast and Arabian Peninsula, passes over the Red Sea and Egypt, then continues across the Mediterranean and southern Europe toward the Alps before descending into the UK.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PER
LEFTDeparting PER on runway 03 climbs north with the Indian Ocean and Perth's coastline (Cottesloe, Scarborough beaches, and Rottnest Island offshore) visible to the west on the left side, while the right side shows the flat, featureless Swan Coastal Plain and outer suburbs.
Landing at LHR
LEFTWesterly arrivals into LHR often fly the classic 'Thames approach,' descending from the east over central London before turning onto final for 27L/27R. From the left side, passengers typically get a clear look down at the Thames bends, Canary Wharf, and the London Eye before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Perth International (PER) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Perth to London. While takeoff and landing favor the left, the right side wins the full journey because the flight's long cruise phase tracks northwest over the Arabian Peninsula, Red Sea, Egypt, and the Mediterranean into the Alps — a far richer sequence of coastlines, deserts, and mountains than the ocean-dominated southwest view on the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Perth International in Perth?
During takeoff from Perth International (PER), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing PER on runway 03 climbs north with the Indian Ocean and Perth's coastline (Cottesloe, Scarborough beaches, and Rottnest Island offshore) visible to the west on the left side, while the right side shows the flat, featureless Swan Coastal Plain and outer suburbs. Notable sights include: Swan River mouth, Fremantle harbor, Rottnest Island, Indian Ocean coastline.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Westerly arrivals into LHR often fly the classic 'Thames approach,' descending from the east over central London before turning onto final for 27L/27R. From the left side, passengers typically get a clear look down at the Thames bends, Canary Wharf, and the London Eye before touchdown. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf towers, London Eye, Houses of Parliament.
How long is the flight from Perth to London?
The flight from Perth International (PER) to Heathrow (LHR) takes about 17 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 9,015 miles (14,508 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Perth to London flight path pass over?
Route crosses the Indian Ocean, skirts the Omani coast and Arabian Peninsula, passes over the Red Sea and Egypt, then continues across the Mediterranean and southern Europe toward the Alps before descending into the UK.