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DTM → LTN
Which side of the plane to sit from Dortmund Airport (Dortmund) to London Luton Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the sprawling Ruhr industrial region shortly after takeoff and provides a much higher chance of spotting the London skyline and the Thames Estuary during the descent into Luton.
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Ruhr Valley Heartland
Aerial views of Essen and Duisburg, showcasing the dense urban industrial architecture and massive former steel plants of Germany's engine room.
Rhine-Meuse Delta
The complex network of waterways and bridges where the Rhine and Meuse rivers converge near the Dutch-German border.
Thames Estuary
As the plane crosses the North Sea into UK airspace, look for the busy shipping lanes and the London Gateway port.
London Skyline
On the standard arrival route into Luton, the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf and the City of London are often visible in the distance to the south.
Sit on the left for better lighting during afternoon flights to avoid the direct sun glare. Watch for the 'London Eye' and 'The Shard' as the aircraft maneuvers for its final approach into LTN, especially on clear evenings when the city lights are prominent.
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Münsterland Plains
Peaceful green landscapes and parklands of the North Rhine-Westphalia region immediately north of Dortmund.
Offshore Wind Farms
Massive arrays of wind turbines visible in the North Sea between the Dutch coast and East Anglia.
Suffolk Heritage Coast
The picturesque coastline of Eastern England, featuring sandy beaches and the Orford Ness shingle spit.
Cambridgeshire Countryside
The flat, patch-worked agricultural fields of East Anglia as the aircraft begins its final descent.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sun rising over the European continent. It provides a clearer view of the vast offshore energy projects in the North Sea. Keep an eye out for the distinct coastline of Zeeland if the flight path tracks slightly north.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 551 km (342 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 55 min
Departure: DTM (51.518299102799986, 7.61223983765)
Arrival: LTN (51.87469863891602, -0.36833301186561584)
Route Type: International
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