The cruise phase makes up most of the flight, and the right side tracks close to the Swiss Alps near the Bernese Oberland before following the Adriatic coastline of Italy down toward Albania and the Greek islands—a long, continuously scenic stretch that outweighs the brief London view and old-town turn seen from the left.
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Flight Path
London to Corfu is 1,266 miles (2,037 km), a flight of about 3 hours 20 minutes.
Swiss Alps near the Bernese Oberland (Jungfrau/Eiger region), the Po Valley of northern Italy, the Adriatic Sea with the Italian coast near Rimini and Ancona, and the mountainous Albanian coastline approaching Corfu
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from STN
LEFTLeaving Stansted on runway 22, the aircraft banks left to join its southeasterly routing, swinging London's skyline into view just a few minutes after takeoff. The Thames Estuary and the city's towers are visible before the flat farmland of Essex and Kent leads out to the Channel.
Landing at CFU
LEFTOn the visual approach to runway 34, the aircraft turns over Corfu Town and the sea before lining up with the runway, putting the Venetian Old Fortress and Garitsa Bay directly below the left side windows. This turn is one of the more memorable scenic approaches in the Mediterranean.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Stansted (STN) to Ioannis Kapodistrias International (CFU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Corfu. The cruise phase makes up most of the flight, and the right side tracks close to the Swiss Alps near the Bernese Oberland before following the Adriatic coastline of Italy down toward Albania and the Greek islands—a long, continuously scenic stretch that outweighs the brief London view and old-town turn seen from the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Stansted in London?
During takeoff from Stansted (STN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Leaving Stansted on runway 22, the aircraft banks left to join its southeasterly routing, swinging London's skyline into view just a few minutes after takeoff. The Thames Estuary and the city's towers are visible before the flat farmland of Essex and Kent leads out to the Channel. Notable sights include: London skyline (Canary Wharf, The Shard), Thames Estuary, Essex and Kent countryside, English Channel coastline.
What can I see when landing at Ioannis Kapodistrias International in Corfu?
When landing at Ioannis Kapodistrias International (CFU), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the visual approach to runway 34, the aircraft turns over Corfu Town and the sea before lining up with the runway, putting the Venetian Old Fortress and Garitsa Bay directly below the left side windows. This turn is one of the more memorable scenic approaches in the Mediterranean. Notable sights include: Corfu Old Town and Venetian Old Fortress, Garitsa Bay, Vido Island, Ionian Sea coastline.
How long is the flight from London to Corfu?
The flight from Stansted (STN) to Ioannis Kapodistrias International (CFU) takes about 3 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,266 miles (2,037 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Corfu flight path pass over?
Swiss Alps near the Bernese Oberland (Jungfrau/Eiger region), the Po Valley of northern Italy, the Adriatic Sea with the Italian coast near Rimini and Ancona, and the mountainous Albanian coastline approaching Corfu