The left side wins on both ends of the flight: Mount Olympus and the Greek coastline at departure, then the Alps and Adriatic during cruise, and Windsor Castle on the final approach into Heathrow. The right side offers mostly flat Balkan and central European terrain with fewer distinguishing features.
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Flight Path
Thessaloniki to London is 1,346 miles (2,166 km), a flight of about 3 hours 35 minutes.
Adriatic Sea, northern Italian coastline near Venice, and the eastern Alps are visible along the route before the flight path continues over eastern France toward the English Channel.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SKG
LEFTDeparting SKG to the west, the climb-out puts Mount Olympus and the Pindus foothills on the left, rising dramatically above the Thermaikos Gulf coastline. The right side only shows flat Macedonian plains fading into haze.
Landing at LHR
LEFTOn the typical westerly approach into LHR, aircraft descend from the east over southern England, and Windsor Castle and the Thames loop near Runnymede become visible just before touchdown on the left side. The right side mostly shows suburban rooftops with fewer distinct landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Makedonia (SKG) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Thessaloniki to London. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: Mount Olympus and the Greek coastline at departure, then the Alps and Adriatic during cruise, and Windsor Castle on the final approach into Heathrow. The right side offers mostly flat Balkan and central European terrain with fewer distinguishing features.
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 to the west, the climb-out puts Mount Olympus and the Pindus foothills on the left, rising dramatically above the Thermaikos Gulf coastline. The right side only shows flat Macedonian plains fading into haze. Notable sights include: Mount Olympus, Thermaikos Gulf, Thessaloniki coastline, Pindus foothills.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical westerly approach into LHR, aircraft descend from the east over southern England, and Windsor Castle and the Thames loop near Runnymede become visible just before touchdown on the left side. The right side mostly shows suburban rooftops with fewer distinct landmarks. Notable sights include: Windsor Castle, River Thames, Staines reservoirs, western London suburbs.
How long is the flight from Thessaloniki to London?
The flight from Makedonia (SKG) to Heathrow (LHR) takes about 3 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,346 miles (2,166 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Thessaloniki to London flight path pass over?
Adriatic Sea, northern Italian coastline near Venice, and the eastern Alps are visible along the route before the flight path continues over eastern France toward the English Channel.