Strassbourg to London flight path: SXB to LGW

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Strassbourg to London. The right side scores higher due to the landing approach's superior scenic variety—the North Downs, Thames valley, and London's urban transition provide more visual interest than the left side's relatively flat North Sea crossing and monotonous English lowlands. Takeoff from Strasbourg favors the left (Vosges), but the landing advantage on the right outweighs this over the full flight.

During takeoff from Entzheim (SXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Strasbourg's Rhine valley location and proximity to the Vosges Mountains provide immediate terrain interest during climb-out. The left side faces west toward the Vosges ridge, offering elevation contrast against the Alsatian plain. Notable sights include: Vosges Mountains (western ridge), Rhine River valley, Strasbourg city center and cathedral spire, Alsatian agricultural plains.

When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. The approach to Gatwick from the southeast crosses the North Downs and Surrey Hills, providing visible topographic relief. The right side captures the Thames valley, London's urban sprawl, and the approach over the Weald's rolling terrain—more varied than the flat left side. Notable sights include: North Downs ridge, Thames River and valley, London metropolitan area sprawl, Gatwick Airport runway and surrounding Sussex countryside.

The flight from Entzheim (SXB) to Gatwick (LGW) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 392 miles (631 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

English Channel crossing (narrow, typically 20-30 miles wide at this latitude), Kent coastline near Dover with white cliffs visible on clear days, Sussex Weald rolling terrain, Thames estuary and valley system