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

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Rhodos to London. Right seats offer superior views on both legs: the Turkish coastline and Aegean detail on departure, and the North Downs, Surrey landscape, and Gatwick's runway configuration on arrival. The landing approach provides more dramatic visual interest than the departure.

What can I see during takeoff from Diagoras in Rhodos?

During takeoff from Diagoras (RHO), sit on the Left side for the best views. RHO typically departs to the north or northeast. Left seats capture the Aegean Sea immediately below and the Rhodes island coastline receding, with the Turkish mainland visible across the water to the east. Notable sights include: Aegean Sea, Rhodes northern coastline, Turkish mainland (Anatolia) across the strait, Mount Attavyros (1,215m) visible inland on the island.

What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?

When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching Gatwick from the southeast typically uses runways 08L/08R or 26L/26R depending on wind. Right seats on a southeastern approach capture the North Downs escarpment, Surrey countryside, and the distinctive linear pattern of Gatwick's parallel runways and terminal complex as you descend. Notable sights include: North Downs ridge, Surrey agricultural patchwork, Gatwick's parallel runway configuration, London sprawl on the northern horizon.

How long is the flight from Rhodos to London?

The flight from Diagoras (RHO) to Gatwick (LGW) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

What does the Rhodos to London flight path pass over?

The flight path crosses the central Mediterranean over open water, passing south of Crete (visible as a distant landmass if flying at optimal altitude during midday), then continues northwest over the Ionian Sea. The Italian coast (Calabria/Sicily region) may be visible on the horizon during the western Mediterranean crossing. As the aircraft approaches the Bay of Biscay and English Channel, the Pyrenees and French Alps remain too far south to be visible. The English Channel becomes visible approximately 30 minutes before landing, with the Cornish/Devon coastline potentially visible to the right on clear days during the final descent into southern England.