While landing favors the left, the takeoff experience is more visually dramatic. The High Atlas Mountains during climb-out from Marrakech provide sustained, spectacular scenery that dominates the right window for 20-30 minutes. The landing approach, though interesting, is shorter and less visually commanding.
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Flight Path
Marrakech to London is 1,435 miles (2,310 km), a flight of about 3 hours 25 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Bay of Biscay at roughly 35,000 feet—no significant landmarks visible at cruise altitude. The aircraft passes west of the Pyrenees (not visible from typical cruise altitude or flight path). Over the English Channel during descent, the Normandy coast and southern English coastline become visible, with the Solent and Isle of Wight appearing before the Thames estuary approach.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from RAK
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Atlas Mountains immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs northeastward from Marrakech, and the High Atlas range dominates the right window during the initial climb phase.
Landing at LCY
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during descent into London City Airport. The approach path brings the aircraft over the Thames estuary and central London from the southeast, and left-side windows frame the river's meanders, the Isle of Dogs, and central London's skyline.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Menara (RAK) to City (LCY)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Marrakech to London. While landing favors the left, the takeoff experience is more visually dramatic. The High Atlas Mountains during climb-out from Marrakech provide sustained, spectacular scenery that dominates the right window for 20-30 minutes. The landing approach, though interesting, is shorter and less visually commanding.
What can I see during takeoff from Menara in Marrakech?
During takeoff from Menara (RAK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Atlas Mountains immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs northeastward from Marrakech, and the High Atlas range dominates the right window during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech medina and surrounding plains, Anti-Atlas foothills to the south, Ourika Valley cutting through the range.
What can I see when landing at City in London?
When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into London City Airport. The approach path brings the aircraft over the Thames estuary and central London from the southeast, and left-side windows frame the river's meanders, the Isle of Dogs, and central London's skyline. Notable sights include: River Thames and its estuary, Isle of Dogs and Canary Wharf, Central London skyline, Greenwich Peninsula and the Thames Barrier.
How long is the flight from Marrakech to London?
The flight from Menara (RAK) to City (LCY) takes about 3 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,435 miles (2,310 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Marrakech to London flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Bay of Biscay at roughly 35,000 feet—no significant landmarks visible at cruise altitude. The aircraft passes west of the Pyrenees (not visible from typical cruise altitude or flight path). Over the English Channel during descent, the Normandy coast and southern English coastline become visible, with the Solent and Isle of Wight appearing before the Thames estuary approach.