The right side wins mainly on the strength of the dramatic Mallorca mountain and coastline views during takeoff, which outweigh the otherwise flat, ocean-and-farmland-dominated cruise and a fairly ordinary approach into London on that side.
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Flight Path
Palma De Mallorca to London is 838 miles (1,348 km), a flight of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Route crosses mainland Spain near Barcelona, then southern France's Rhône-Garonne lowlands, before crossing the English Channel near Normandy into southern England.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PMI
RIGHTDeparting PMI and turning northwest toward the mainland, the right side of the aircraft faces Mallorca's rugged north coast, giving passengers a good look at the Serra de Tramuntana mountains and the turquoise coves below before the climb levels off. The left side mostly shows open Mediterranean water.
Landing at LHR
LEFTOn the typical westerly approach into LHR, the final turn brings the aircraft in from the south over the Thames, giving left-side passengers a view of Windsor Castle and the river winding through the green suburbs before touchdown. The right side mainly faces flat residential sprawl with no standout landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Palma De Mallorca (PMI) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Palma De Mallorca to London. The right side wins mainly on the strength of the dramatic Mallorca mountain and coastline views during takeoff, which outweigh the otherwise flat, ocean-and-farmland-dominated cruise and a fairly ordinary approach into London on that side.
What can I see during takeoff from Palma De Mallorca in Palma De Mallorca?
During takeoff from Palma De Mallorca (PMI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing PMI and turning northwest toward the mainland, the right side of the aircraft faces Mallorca's rugged north coast, giving passengers a good look at the Serra de Tramuntana mountains and the turquoise coves below before the climb levels off. The left side mostly shows open Mediterranean water. Notable sights include: Serra de Tramuntana mountains, Mallorca's north coast coves, Palma Bay in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical westerly approach into LHR, the final turn brings the aircraft in from the south over the Thames, giving left-side passengers a view of Windsor Castle and the river winding through the green suburbs before touchdown. The right side mainly faces flat residential sprawl with no standout landmarks. Notable sights include: Windsor Castle, River Thames, Runnymede meadows, Heathrow's parallel runways.
How long is the flight from Palma De Mallorca to London?
The flight from Palma De Mallorca (PMI) to Heathrow (LHR) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 838 miles (1,348 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Palma De Mallorca to London flight path pass over?
Route crosses mainland Spain near Barcelona, then southern France's Rhône-Garonne lowlands, before crossing the English Channel near Normandy into southern England.