Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from St. John's to London. Right-side seats capture the superior scenery at both ends: St. John's coastal drama on departure and the approach over southern England's landscape. The transatlantic crossing itself offers limited visual interest (open ocean), so the endpoints determine the winner.

During takeoff from St Johns International (YYT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of St. John's Harbor and the Atlantic coastline as the aircraft climbs out over Newfoundland. The city and its distinctive rocky headlands are visible during the initial climb before the aircraft turns eastbound over open ocean. Notable sights include: St. John's Harbor, Signal Hill, Cape Spear, Atlantic coastline.

When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Thames River, London's urban sprawl, and the distinctive geography of southeast England during descent into Gatwick. The approach path typically brings aircraft over Surrey and Sussex, with views of the Green Belt and suburban development patterns. Notable sights include: Thames River, London urban area, Gatwick Airport runways, Surrey Hills.

The flight from St Johns International (YYT) to Gatwick (LGW) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the North Atlantic with no significant landmarks visible—open ocean dominates for roughly 4 hours. Passengers may glimpse the southern tip of Greenland or icebergs in the Denmark Strait area (weather permitting) around the 2-hour mark, but this is not guaranteed. The approach to the UK brings views of the Irish Sea, Wales, and the Cotswolds before descending into the London area.