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Flight time2h 15m
Distance546
Heading322° → 316°

Torino to London is 546 miles (879 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.

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The takeoff view of the Alps is more visually striking and geographically dramatic than the landing approach. While the landing offers pleasant English countryside, the Alpine scenery from Turin is unmatched on this route.

Takeoff · TRNRIGHTWestern Alps, Po River valley floor, Turin city grid
Landing · LGWLEFTEnglish Channel, White Cliffs of Dover area, Sussex Downs

Flight Path

Flight path overview

The flight path crosses the Alps via the Mont Blanc or Gotthard passes (depending on routing), then descends over the Jura Mountains into France. The Swiss Plateau and Lake Geneva are visible on some routing variations. The flight then crosses northern France (Burgundy region) before reaching the English Channel near the Dover Strait, with the Kent coast visible before final approach to Gatwick.

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Takeoff from TRN

RIGHT

Right-side seats offer views of the Alps immediately after departure. Turin sits in the Po River valley with the Alps rising sharply to the north and west—the most dramatic scenery in the first 15 minutes of flight.

Western AlpsPo River valley floorTurin city gridSuperga Basilica hilltop
Aerial window seat view during landing at London (left side) — English Channel, White Cliffs of Dover area, Sussex Downs, South Downs ridge

Landing at LGW

LEFT

Left-side seats provide views of the English Channel crossing and the Sussex Downs approaching Gatwick. You'll see the white cliffs near Dover, the Channel itself, and the green rolling hills of southern England before descent into the airport.

English ChannelWhite Cliffs of Dover areaSussex DownsSouth Downs ridge

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Torino (TRN) to Gatwick (LGW)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Torino to London. The takeoff view of the Alps is more visually striking and geographically dramatic than the landing approach. While the landing offers pleasant English countryside, the Alpine scenery from Turin is unmatched on this route.

What can I see during takeoff from Torino in Torino?

During takeoff from Torino (TRN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Alps immediately after departure. Turin sits in the Po River valley with the Alps rising sharply to the north and west—the most dramatic scenery in the first 15 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Western Alps (Mont Blanc massif on the horizon), Po River valley floor, Turin city grid, Superga Basilica hilltop.

What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?

When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the English Channel crossing and the Sussex Downs approaching Gatwick. You'll see the white cliffs near Dover, the Channel itself, and the green rolling hills of southern England before descent into the airport. Notable sights include: English Channel, White Cliffs of Dover area, Sussex Downs, South Downs ridge.

How long is the flight from Torino to London?

The flight from Torino (TRN) to Gatwick (LGW) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 546 miles (879 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Torino to London flight path pass over?

The flight path crosses the Alps via the Mont Blanc or Gotthard passes (depending on routing), then descends over the Jura Mountains into France. The Swiss Plateau and Lake Geneva are visible on some routing variations. The flight then crosses northern France (Burgundy region) before reaching the English Channel near the Dover Strait, with the Kent coast visible before final approach to Gatwick.