Takeoff from Venice offers more dramatic and distinctive scenery (Lagoon, Dolomites) than landing approach to London. The right side captures the most visually striking features of this route's geography.
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Flight Path
Venice to London is 694 miles (1,117 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Alps (typically via the Brenner Pass corridor or slightly west), then over the Swiss plateau and Jura Mountains. The aircraft will pass over or near the Po Valley, Lake Como (if routed slightly east), the Swiss Alps including Mont Blanc region, and the Jura range before descending toward southern England. The English Channel becomes visible in the final 30 minutes of descent.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from VCE
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the Venetian Lagoon and its barrier islands immediately after departure, plus the Dolomites rising to the north as the aircraft climbs. Left side faces inland toward the Po River valley with less dramatic terrain.
Landing at LGW
LEFTLeft-side seats offer views of the Thames, London's urban sprawl, and the Surrey Hills as the aircraft descends toward Gatwick from the south. Right side faces the North Downs and less distinctive suburban terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Venezia Tessera (VCE) to Gatwick (LGW)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Venice to London. Takeoff from Venice offers more dramatic and distinctive scenery (Lagoon, Dolomites) than landing approach to London. The right side captures the most visually striking features of this route's geography.
What can I see during takeoff from Venezia Tessera in Venice?
During takeoff from Venezia Tessera (VCE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Venetian Lagoon and its barrier islands immediately after departure, plus the Dolomites rising to the north as the aircraft climbs. Left side faces inland toward the Po River valley with less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Venetian Lagoon with Lido and Murano islands, Dolomites (northern horizon), Adriatic Sea coastline, Po River delta to the west.
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 offer views of the Thames, London's urban sprawl, and the Surrey Hills as the aircraft descends toward Gatwick from the south. Right side faces the North Downs and less distinctive suburban terrain. Notable sights include: Thames River and London's central districts, Surrey Hills, North Downs ridge, Greater London urban expanse.
How long is the flight from Venice to London?
The flight from Venezia Tessera (VCE) to Gatwick (LGW) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 694 miles (1,117 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Venice to London flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Alps (typically via the Brenner Pass corridor or slightly west), then over the Swiss plateau and Jura Mountains. The aircraft will pass over or near the Po Valley, Lake Como (if routed slightly east), the Swiss Alps including Mont Blanc region, and the Jura range before descending toward southern England. The English Channel becomes visible in the final 30 minutes of descent.