About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Carthage (TUN) to Gatwick (LGW)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tunis to London. Left wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Mediterranean the left side tracks along the North African coast briefly before crossing open sea, and the left side also captures the Alps edge-on in the far distance over southern France if visibility is good. At Gatwick the left seat gives the South Downs on approach.
What can I see during takeoff from Carthage in Tunis?
During takeoff from Carthage (TUN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Tunis-Carthage typically departs on runway 01 (heading north), so the left (west) side gives you a clear view back over the ancient ruins of Carthage and the Gulf of Tunis as you climb out. The city of Tunis and Lake of Tunis spread out clearly on the left side during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Lake of Tunis (shallow lagoon immediately visible), Gulf of Tunis coastline, ruins of ancient Carthage on the peninsula, Tunis city centre and medina.
What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?
When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gatwick predominantly uses runway 26L/26R for westerly landings, with the approach coming from the east over Surrey and Sussex. The left (south) side gives you the South Downs and the English Channel coast as you descend, while the right side faces north over suburban London sprawl. On a runway 08 easterly landing, left still offers the better rural Sussex countryside views on final approach. Notable sights include: South Downs ridge (visible to the south on approach), Crawley town grid below the final approach path, M23 motorway cutting north-south, patches of Surrey and Sussex countryside.
How long is the flight from Tunis to London?
The flight from Carthage (TUN) to Gatwick (LGW) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What does the Tunis to London flight path pass over?
The route crosses the central Mediterranean Sea, passing west of Sardinia or over the Tyrrhenian Sea depending on routing, then crosses the French Riviera coast near Nice or Marseille, tracks over the Rhône Valley and central France, crosses the English Channel near Dieppe or Boulogne, and enters southern England over East Sussex. The Alps are visible as a distant white wall to the east when crossing southern France in clear conditions.