Palermo to London flight pathPMOLHR

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Flight time3h 15m
Distance1,130
Heading329° → 319°

Palermo to London is 1,130 miles (1,818 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.

Best side
Left
★ 3.0 left·★ 2.0 right

The left side wins on both ends of the flight — dramatic coastal and mountain scenery leaving Palermo, and a rare skyline view over London on arrival — while the mid-flight cruise over France and the Channel offers little differentiation between sides.

Takeoff · PMOLEFTMonte Pellegrino, Gulf of Castellammare coastline, Madonie Mountains
Landing · LHRLEFTRiver Thames, Canary Wharf towers, Central London skyline

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Western Alps foothills near the French coast, the Rhône valley, and the English Channel crossing near Normandy before the descent into southern England

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from PMO

LEFT

Departing PMO on runway 07 and banking left toward the northwest, passengers on the left side get a sweeping view back over Palermo's coastal plain and the Monte Pellegrino headland, with the Madonie mountains rising inland to the south before the aircraft heads out over the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Monte PellegrinoGulf of Castellammare coastlineMadonie MountainsPalermo's harbor
Aerial window seat view during landing at London (left side) — River Thames, Canary Wharf towers, Central London skyline, Heathrow's parallel runways

Landing at LHR

LEFT

On a westerly-operations approach into LHR, arrivals often track in from the east over Greater London before turning onto final for 27L/27R, giving left-side passengers a wide view north across the Thames, Canary Wharf, and central London before the runway comes into view.

River ThamesCanary Wharf towersCentral London skylineHeathrow's parallel runways

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) to Heathrow (LHR)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Palermo to London. The left side wins on both ends of the flight — dramatic coastal and mountain scenery leaving Palermo, and a rare skyline view over London on arrival — while the mid-flight cruise over France and the Channel offers little differentiation between sides.

What can I see during takeoff from Falcone–Borsellino Airport in Palermo?

During takeoff from Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing PMO on runway 07 and banking left toward the northwest, passengers on the left side get a sweeping view back over Palermo's coastal plain and the Monte Pellegrino headland, with the Madonie mountains rising inland to the south before the aircraft heads out over the Tyrrhenian Sea. Notable sights include: Monte Pellegrino, Gulf of Castellammare coastline, Madonie Mountains, Palermo's harbor.

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 a westerly-operations approach into LHR, arrivals often track in from the east over Greater London before turning onto final for 27L/27R, giving left-side passengers a wide view north across the Thames, Canary Wharf, and central London before the runway comes into view. Notable sights include: River Thames, Canary Wharf towers, Central London skyline, Heathrow's parallel runways.

How long is the flight from Palermo to London?

The flight from Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) to Heathrow (LHR) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,130 miles (1,818 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Palermo to London flight path pass over?

Western Alps foothills near the French coast, the Rhône valley, and the English Channel crossing near Normandy before the descent into southern England