About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Palma De Mallorca (PMI) to Gatwick (LGW)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Palma De Mallorca to London. The left side delivers the most dramatic scenery of the flight: the Serra de Tramuntana on departure is genuinely spectacular, and as the route tracks north over the French coast you also get views of the Gulf of Lion and potentially the Pyrenees on the left horizon. The Gatwick arrival views are relatively modest on both sides, so the takeoff experience tips the balance to the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Palma De Mallorca in Palma De Mallorca?
During takeoff from Palma De Mallorca (PMI), sit on the Left side for the best views. PMI's primary departure runway 06L/24R means northbound departures often head northeast, putting the Bay of Palma and the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range on the left side. You get a clear view of Palma's old city waterfront and the dramatic northwest coastal cliffs as the aircraft climbs out over the island. Notable sights include: Serra de Tramuntana ridge (UNESCO-listed), Bay of Palma waterfront, Palma Cathedral (La Seu) near the shoreline, Cap de Formentor peninsula to the northwest.
What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?
When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gatwick's main runway 08R/26L means arrivals from the south typically approach from the southwest on a heading of roughly 080 degrees. The right side gives you views over the Surrey Hills and the urban sprawl of south London spreading toward the horizon, with the North Downs visible as a low ridge. Notable sights include: Surrey Hills AONB (low wooded ridge), Crawley town grid directly below on final approach, M23 motorway corridor, south London suburban sprawl extending to the horizon.
How long is the flight from Palma De Mallorca to London?
The flight from Palma De Mallorca (PMI) to Gatwick (LGW) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Palma De Mallorca to London flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Gulf of Lion (northwestern Mediterranean) roughly 30-40 minutes after departure, then tracks over southern France passing near the Rhône valley corridor. The French Alps may be visible as a distant white ridge to the east in clear conditions. The route then crosses central France, the English Channel near Dieppe or Boulogne, and descends over the Weald of Kent and Surrey into Gatwick.