Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Reykjavik to London. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the ocean cruise portion there is little to differentiate sides, but the left seat captures the best of both Reykjavik's dramatic volcanic landscape on departure and the Surrey countryside detail on approach into Gatwick.

During takeoff from Reykjavik (RKV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Reykjavik domestic airport (RKV) typically departs runway 19 heading south, placing the left side facing east toward Mount Esja and the city of Reykjavik. You get a clear view of the capital's harbor, the Hallgrímskirkja church spire, and the dramatic Esja massif rising behind the city. Notable sights include: Mount Esja (914m), Reykjavik harbor and old town, Hallgrímskirkja church, Faxaflói Bay.

When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gatwick primarily uses runway 26L/08R. On approach from the north-northeast on runway 26L heading west, the left side faces south over the Surrey countryside and the North Downs ridge, while also catching the early view of the Thames estuary and London's southeastern suburbs as you descend. The right side faces north but is largely obscured by the fuselage angle toward open farmland. Notable sights include: North Downs ridge (Surrey), Crawley town below, M23 motorway corridor, Ashdown Forest to the southeast.

The flight from Reykjavik (RKV) to Gatwick (LGW) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.

The flight tracks southeast over the North Atlantic, crossing the Faroe Islands roughly 45 minutes after departure — visible as small dark specks of land in grey ocean if conditions allow. The flight then crosses the northern tip of Scotland near Orkney or Shetland, where the coastline and sea lochs may be visible in clear weather. Over northern England the Pennines are occasionally visible before descending toward the southeast.