Left side wins both ends of the flight. Departing Tunis you get the Gulf of Tunis and Carthage coastline; approaching Heathrow you get Windsor Castle and the Thames Valley. Over the Mediterranean and Alps the left side also faces generally south and east, giving better views of the French Alps and Rhône Valley as the route crosses southern France.
Flight Path
The route crosses the central Mediterranean Sea, then makes landfall over Sardinia or the Gulf of Lion depending on routing. It then crosses southern France over the Rhône Valley and the northern French Alps or Massif Central, before tracking across the English Channel near Cherbourg or the Cotentin Peninsula and into southern England over Hampshire and Surrey.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Carthage (TUN) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tunis to London. Left side wins both ends of the flight. Departing Tunis you get the Gulf of Tunis and Carthage coastline; approaching Heathrow you get Windsor Castle and the Thames Valley. Over the Mediterranean and Alps the left side also faces generally south and east, giving better views of the French Alps and Rhône Valley as the route crosses southern France.
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) or 29 (heading northwest). On a northbound departure, the left side gives you a clear view over the ancient ruins of Carthage and the Gulf of Tunis. On a northwest departure, the left side tracks along the Tunisian coastline toward Cap Bon peninsula. Notable sights include: Gulf of Tunis bay, ruins of ancient Carthage (visible as a coastal archaeological site), Lake of Tunis (shallow lagoon immediately south of the airport), Cap Bon peninsula stretching northeast.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow predominantly uses easterly approaches on runways 09L/09R, meaning aircraft track in from the west over Windsor and Slough. The left side on this approach looks south over Windsor Great Park and Windsor Castle, which are genuinely distinctive from the air. The right side faces north over suburban west London with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park (clearly visible as a large green expanse with castle), River Thames snaking east toward central London, Wembley Stadium arch visible to the north on clear days, M25 motorway ring.
How long is the flight from Tunis to London?
The flight from Carthage (TUN) to Heathrow (LHR) 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, then makes landfall over Sardinia or the Gulf of Lion depending on routing. It then crosses southern France over the Rhône Valley and the northern French Alps or Massif Central, before tracking across the English Channel near Cherbourg or the Cotentin Peninsula and into southern England over Hampshire and Surrey.