Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Zurich to London. Left side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — Lake Zurich and the Jura on departure, and the Thames, Canary Wharf, and City of London on the steep LCY approach. The mid-flight cruise over France offers less dramatic scenery from either side, so the endpoint views are the deciding factor.

During takeoff from Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Zurich typically departs on runway 16 (southward) or 28 (westward). On a westbound departure toward London, left-side seats get views over Lake Zurich stretching southeast, and as the aircraft turns northwest, the Jura mountains and the Swiss Mittelland open up clearly. Right side faces mostly urban Zurich and industrial areas. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich, Jura mountain ridgeline, Swiss Mittelland plateau, Zurich city center.

When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. London City Airport uses runway 27 (westbound landing approach), meaning the aircraft approaches from the east over the Thames Estuary. Left-side seats look south over the Thames, Canary Wharf, and the City of London skyline as you descend steeply over Docklands. Right side faces north toward suburban east London with fewer distinctive features. Notable sights include: Thames Estuary, Canary Wharf towers, The O2 Arena, City of London skyline.

The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to City (LCY) takes Approximately 2 hours.

The flight tracks northwest over the Swiss Mittelland, crosses the Jura mountains into eastern France, then flies over the Burgundy and Champagne regions of France, crosses the English Channel near Calais or Dunkirk, and enters southeast England over Kent before turning toward London. The English Channel crossing is visible from both sides at cruise altitude, and the patchwork agricultural plains of northern France are the dominant mid-flight feature.