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CGN → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the Cologne city center and its iconic cathedral immediately after takeoff, followed by the impressive industrial scale of the Garzweiler open-pit mine and the intricate Dutch delta.
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Cologne Cathedral
A stunning aerial view of the Kölner Dom and the Hohenzollern Bridge shortly after departure from CGN.
Garzweiler Mine
The massive, moon-like landscape of the brown coal open-cast mine, one of the largest man-made structures in Europe.
Port of Rotterdam
A wide-angle view of the massive industrial infrastructure and container terminals of the Europoort.
Delta Works
The impressive Dutch flood defense systems and the geometric patterns of the Zeeland islands.
Essex Coastline
Clear views of Clacton-on-Sea and the muddy estuaries of the Essex coast as the plane enters UK airspace.
Choose the right side for the most iconic landmarks. To see the Cologne Cathedral, look out the window immediately after wheels-up if the wind is blowing from the West. Keep your camera ready about 5-10 minutes into the flight for the Garzweiler mine, which is unmistakable due to its vast size. During winter mornings, this side catches the early sunrise over the European continent.
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Aachen & Borderlands
The historic city of Aachen and the point where Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands meet.
Antwerp Port
Views of one of Europe's largest ports and the winding Scheldt river leading into Belgium.
Thames Estuary
On the descent into Stansted, catch views of the southern banks of the Thames and the Kent coastline.
London Skyline
On clear days during the final approach, the skyscrapers of the City and Canary Wharf are visible in the distance.
Sit on the left for better views of the southern North Sea shipping lanes and the distant London skyline during the descent. For evening flights, this side experiences less direct sun glare, making it easier to spot the lights of coastal towns in Kent and Essex.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 492 km (306 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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