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BOD → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (Bordeaux) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Gironde Estuary at takeoff, the historic Normandy coastline, and the iconic London skyline during the final descent into Stansted.
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Gironde Estuary
The massive, silt-rich confluence of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers forming Western Europe's largest estuary.
Loire Valley
The meandering path of France's longest river as it cuts through the historic Pays de la Loire region.
Mont Saint-Michel
On clear days, the iconic medieval abbey island can be spotted in the bay between Brittany and Normandy.
Normandy Beaches
The historic D-Day landing sites including Gold and Sword beaches as the aircraft heads toward the sea.
Distant Paris
If visibility is high, the urban sprawl and skyline of Paris are often visible to the east mid-flight.
London Landmarks
During the STN approach, the Shard, Canary Wharf, and the Thames Estuary are often visible in stunning detail.
This side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. The most critical viewing window is the final 15 minutes of flight; as the plane descends into Stansted, the pilot often follows a path that showcases the entirety of central London to the south. Bring a zoom lens for the Mont Saint-Michel spotting.
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Médoc Vineyards
Lush green rows of world-famous wine estates immediately following departure from Bordeaux.
Île de Ré
The distinct shape of the island and its long bridge connecting it to the mainland near La Rochelle.
Brittany Peninsula
The rugged, rocky coastline of western France with turquoise waters crashing against the cliffs.
English Channel Lanes
A high-altitude view of the world's busiest shipping lanes filled with cargo ships and ferries.
South Downs
The rolling chalk hills and patchwork fields of southern England as you cross the UK coast.
Sit on the left for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. Keep an eye out about 10-15 minutes after takeoff for the salt pans and oyster beds of the Charentais islands. If the flight path stays west, you might catch a glimpse of the Channel Islands through the clouds.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 788 km (490 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: BOD (44.8283004761, -0.7155560255050001)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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