The right side bookends the flight with two genuinely scenic moments — the Greater Caucasus peaks on departure and Windsor Castle with the Thames on arrival — while the left side offers only lower foothills and generic suburban terrain at either end.
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Flight Path
Tbilisi to London is 2,221 miles (3,574 km), a flight of about 5 hours 5 minutes.
The route crosses the Black Sea near Turkey's northeastern coast, then passes over the Balkan Mountains of Bulgaria and the Carpathian range of Transylvania in Romania before continuing across the Hungarian plain toward central Europe.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from TBS
RIGHTClimbing out of Tbilisi toward the northwest, the right side looks north across the Mtkvari valley to the snow-capped Greater Caucasus range, one of the most dramatic mountain walls visible from any commercial airport. The left side only offers the lower, less distinctive Trialeti foothills to the south.
Landing at LHR
RIGHTOn westerly arrivals into Heathrow, the final approach track passes just south of central Windsor, putting Windsor Castle and the Thames loops on the right side of the aircraft moments before touchdown. The left side mostly shows flat Surrey suburbs with fewer standout features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tbilisi to London. The right side bookends the flight with two genuinely scenic moments — the Greater Caucasus peaks on departure and Windsor Castle with the Thames on arrival — while the left side offers only lower foothills and generic suburban terrain at either end.
What can I see during takeoff from Tbilisi International Airport in Tbilisi?
During takeoff from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing out of Tbilisi toward the northwest, the right side looks north across the Mtkvari valley to the snow-capped Greater Caucasus range, one of the most dramatic mountain walls visible from any commercial airport. The left side only offers the lower, less distinctive Trialeti foothills to the south. Notable sights include: Greater Caucasus range (Mount Kazbek visible on clear days), Tbilisi Sea reservoir, Mtkvari (Kura) River winding through the city, Tbilisi's Old Town and hillside skyline.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On westerly arrivals into Heathrow, the final approach track passes just south of central Windsor, putting Windsor Castle and the Thames loops on the right side of the aircraft moments before touchdown. The left side mostly shows flat Surrey suburbs with fewer standout features. Notable sights include: Windsor Castle and Home Park, River Thames bends near Datchet, Staines Reservoirs, west London suburban patchwork.
How long is the flight from Tbilisi to London?
The flight from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Heathrow (LHR) takes about 5 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,221 miles (3,574 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tbilisi to London flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Black Sea near Turkey's northeastern coast, then passes over the Balkan Mountains of Bulgaria and the Carpathian range of Transylvania in Romania before continuing across the Hungarian plain toward central Europe.