The left side delivers the strongest bookend views: Mount Olympus dominating the horizon on departure and the English Channel coastline with its chalk cliffs on arrival, while the right side offers mostly flat plains and suburban terrain at both ends of the flight.
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Flight Path
Thessaloniki to London is 1,326 miles (2,134 km), a flight of about 3 hours 35 minutes.
The route crosses the southern Adriatic Sea, the Italian peninsula near the Apennines, and the eastern Alps before continuing over France and the English Channel toward southern England.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SKG
LEFTDeparting SKG on runway 28, the climb-out tracks west over the Thermaikos Gulf with Mount Olympus rising dramatically on the southern horizon - a striking, instantly recognizable peak. The right side mostly shows the flatter urban sprawl of Thessaloniki and the inland plain.
Landing at LGW
LEFTArrivals into Gatwick from the southeast typically descend over Kent and Sussex before turning onto final for runway 26, keeping the English Channel and the chalk cliffs of the Sussex coast visible on the left. The right side mainly shows the flatter Weald countryside and outer London suburbs with less distinctive scenery.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Makedonia (SKG) to Gatwick (LGW)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Thessaloniki to London. The left side delivers the strongest bookend views: Mount Olympus dominating the horizon on departure and the English Channel coastline with its chalk cliffs on arrival, while the right side offers mostly flat plains and suburban terrain at both ends of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Makedonia in Thessaloniki?
During takeoff from Makedonia (SKG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing SKG on runway 28, the climb-out tracks west over the Thermaikos Gulf with Mount Olympus rising dramatically on the southern horizon - a striking, instantly recognizable peak. The right side mostly shows the flatter urban sprawl of Thessaloniki and the inland plain. Notable sights include: Mount Olympus, Thermaikos Gulf, Chalkidiki Peninsula, Aegean coastline.
What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?
When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arrivals into Gatwick from the southeast typically descend over Kent and Sussex before turning onto final for runway 26, keeping the English Channel and the chalk cliffs of the Sussex coast visible on the left. The right side mainly shows the flatter Weald countryside and outer London suburbs with less distinctive scenery. Notable sights include: English Channel, White Cliffs near Beachy Head, South Downs National Park, Sussex Weald.
How long is the flight from Thessaloniki to London?
The flight from Makedonia (SKG) to Gatwick (LGW) takes about 3 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,326 miles (2,134 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Thessaloniki to London flight path pass over?
The route crosses the southern Adriatic Sea, the Italian peninsula near the Apennines, and the eastern Alps before continuing over France and the English Channel toward southern England.