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Which side of the plane to sit from Bremen Airport (Bremen) to London Stansted Airport (London)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers unparalleled views of the East Frisian Islands and the UNESCO-listed Wadden Sea shortly after departure, followed by massive offshore wind farms and the beautiful Suffolk coastline.

Right Side Highlights
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Wadden Sea

The intricate patterns of tidal flats and sandbanks of this UNESCO World Heritage site are clearly visible.

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East Frisian Islands

A perfect string of barrier islands including Borkum, Juist, and Norderney visible against the North Sea.

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Offshore Wind Farms

Massive arrays of turbines such as Greater Gabbard and Galloper appearing as white dots in the blue sea.

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Suffolk Heritage Coast

Landfall over the scenic UK coast, often passing near the seaside towns of Southwold or Aldeburgh.

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River Alde

The unique, winding loops of the River Alde as it flows parallel to the sea before entering the English Channel.

This is the premier side for this route. After takeoff from BRE, keep your camera ready within the first 15 minutes for the Frisian Islands. In the winter, the low sun from the south (left) perfectly illuminates the islands on the right. During the descent into Stansted, the right side provides a great view of the typical English landscape without the midday sun glare.

Left Side Highlights
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Bremen Cityscape

A quick look at the Weser river and the historic center of Bremen immediately after takeoff.

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Dutch Polders

Aerial view of the organized agricultural grids and canal systems of the Northern Netherlands.

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Port of Felixstowe

The UK's largest container port is often visible on the left during the initial descent into Essex.

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Colchester

The historic town of Colchester, Britain's first city, can often be spotted to the south of the flight path.

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Essex Countryside

Rolling green hills and mosaic farmlands characteristic of the English East Anglia region.

Sit here if you prefer seeing urban landscapes and the massive industrial scale of the UK's main shipping ports. For evening flights, this side will catch the soft light of the setting sun, though glare can be an issue. Watch for the distinctive shape of the River Stour separating Suffolk and Essex during the descent.

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Route Information

Distance: 593 km (368 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 59 min

Departure: BRE (53.0475006104, 8.78666973114)

Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)

Route Type: International

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