Rabat to London flight pathRBALGW

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Flight time3h 05m
Distance1,226
Heading014° → 018°
Best side
RightMostly right

The takeoff views from the right side (Atlantic coastline and Rif Mountains) are more visually distinctive and dramatic than the landing approach. While the left side landing view is pleasant, the takeoff scenery offers greater geographic interest.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Rabat to London is 1,226 miles (1,974 km), a flight of about 3 hours 5 minutes.

Bay of Biscay (open ocean with no landmarks), Cornish coastline and Land's End peninsula (southwest England), Dartmoor moorland, English Channel approaches

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Takeoff from RBA

RIGHT

Right-side seats offer views of the Atlantic coastline and the Rif Mountains as the aircraft climbs northeastward from Rabat. The left side faces inland toward less distinctive terrain.

Atlantic Ocean coastlineRif MountainsRabat urban areaSalé across the Bouregreg River
RBA SaleRabat, Morocco
Aerial window seat view during landing at London (left side) — English Channel, Sussex coastline near Brighton, South Downs ridge, Gatwick Airport and surrounding Surrey landscape

Landing at LGW

LEFT

Left-side seats provide excellent views of the English Channel, the Sussex coastline, and the South Downs as the aircraft descends toward Gatwick from the south. The right side faces inland toward less visually distinctive terrain.

English ChannelSussex coastline near BrightonSouth Downs ridgeGatwick Airport and surrounding Surrey landscape
LGW GatwickHub for easyJet, British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Sale (RBA) to Gatwick (LGW)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Rabat to London. The takeoff views from the right side (Atlantic coastline and Rif Mountains) are more visually distinctive and dramatic than the landing approach. While the left side landing view is pleasant, the takeoff scenery offers greater geographic interest.

What can I see during takeoff from Sale in Rabat?

During takeoff from Sale (RBA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Atlantic coastline and the Rif Mountains as the aircraft climbs northeastward from Rabat. The left side faces inland toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean coastline, Rif Mountains (distant), Rabat urban area, Salé across the Bouregreg River.

What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?

When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the English Channel, the Sussex coastline, and the South Downs as the aircraft descends toward Gatwick from the south. The right side faces inland toward less visually distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: English Channel, Sussex coastline near Brighton, South Downs ridge, Gatwick Airport and surrounding Surrey landscape.

How long is the flight from Rabat to London?

The flight from Sale (RBA) to Gatwick (LGW) takes about 3 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,226 miles (1,974 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Rabat to London flight path pass over?

Bay of Biscay (open ocean with no landmarks), Cornish coastline and Land's End peninsula (southwest England), Dartmoor moorland, English Channel approaches