For most of the cruise, the flight path from Rhodes to London tracks northwest along the western side of the Balkans, meaning the Ionian Sea, the Italian peninsula, the Adriatic coastline, and the Alps all appear on the left side of the aircraft for an extended, dramatic stretch — far outweighing the shorter right-side views at takeoff and landing.
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Flight Path
Rhodos to London is 1,722 miles (2,772 km), a flight of about 4 hours 5 minutes.
Ionian Sea, southern Italy's coastline, the Adriatic Sea, and the southern Alps (Dolomites and French/Swiss Alps) along the northern Italy–France corridor
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from RHO
RIGHTDeparting RHO on runway 24, the aircraft banks right shortly after liftoff to head northwest toward the Greek mainland. This puts Rhodes Town's medieval Old Town, harbor, and the island's northern coastline directly below on the right side during the turn.
Landing at LGW
RIGHTOn the typical easterly arrival into LGW, aircraft descend over Kent and Surrey before turning onto final approach for runway 26. During this arc, the London skyline and Thames valley are visible in the distance to the north, on the right side of the aircraft.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Diagoras (RHO) to Gatwick (LGW)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Rhodos to London. For most of the cruise, the flight path from Rhodes to London tracks northwest along the western side of the Balkans, meaning the Ionian Sea, the Italian peninsula, the Adriatic coastline, and the Alps all appear on the left side of the aircraft for an extended, dramatic stretch — far outweighing the shorter right-side views at takeoff and landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Diagoras in Rhodos?
During takeoff from Diagoras (RHO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing RHO on runway 24, the aircraft banks right shortly after liftoff to head northwest toward the Greek mainland. This puts Rhodes Town's medieval Old Town, harbor, and the island's northern coastline directly below on the right side during the turn. Notable sights include: Rhodes Old Town and harbor, Rhodes northern coastline, Aegean Sea, Turkish coast in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?
When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical easterly arrival into LGW, aircraft descend over Kent and Surrey before turning onto final approach for runway 26. During this arc, the London skyline and Thames valley are visible in the distance to the north, on the right side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: North Downs countryside, distant London skyline (Shard, Canary Wharf), Surrey woodlands, Gatwick approach lights.
How long is the flight from Rhodos to London?
The flight from Diagoras (RHO) to Gatwick (LGW) takes about 4 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,722 miles (2,772 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Rhodos to London flight path pass over?
Ionian Sea, southern Italy's coastline, the Adriatic Sea, and the southern Alps (Dolomites and French/Swiss Alps) along the northern Italy–France corridor