Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Mahe to London. While takeoff from Seychelles favors the right, the landing at Heathrow is the more visually rewarding segment of this long flight. Left-side seats provide superior views of London's geography, the Thames, and the English landscape during approach. The takeoff views, while scenic, are brief compared to the extended approach sequence.

During takeoff from Seychelles International (SEZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Mahé's dramatic granite peaks and the surrounding Indian Ocean archipelago as the aircraft climbs. The island's interior mountains and coastal features are best seen from the right during northwesterly departure. Notable sights include: Mahé's central granite peaks (Morne Seychellois range), the narrow coastal strip with Victoria visible to the north, surrounding smaller islands of the Seychelles group, Indian Ocean extending to the horizon.

When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the final approach into Heathrow, showing the Thames estuary, London's urban sprawl, and the distinctive geography of southeast England. The approach typically comes from the west, making the left side ideal for seeing the city and surrounding landscape. Notable sights include: The Thames estuary and its winding path through Essex and Kent, Greater London's urban expanse with the City and West End visible, the green belt and suburban rings extending outward, Windsor and the Chiltern Hills to the west on the horizon.

The flight from Seychelles International (SEZ) to Heathrow (LHR) takes Approximately 11 to 12 hours.

This route crosses the African continent diagonally. Notable features along the flight path include: the East African coast and Indian Ocean (first 2-3 hours), the Ethiopian Highlands and Red Sea region (around 4-5 hours), the Nile Valley and Egyptian desert (6-7 hours), the Mediterranean Sea crossing (8-9 hours), and the European continent including the Alps and English Channel before reaching London. The flight typically passes over or near Sudan, Egypt, and southern Europe. Daytime segments offer views of the Nile's distinctive linear green corridor through desert, the Mediterranean's deep blue waters, and the Alps' snow-capped peaks during winter months. Night segments obscure most terrain, though city lights become visible over North Africa and southern Europe.