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DTM → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Dortmund Airport (Dortmund) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the industrial majesty of the Ruhr area and the architectural complexity of the Dutch Delta Works, followed by a potential view of the London skyline on the descent.
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Ruhr Metropolis
View the dense urban landscape of Essen and Duisburg shortly after takeoff from Dortmund.
Rhine River
See the silver thread of Europe's busiest waterway winding through the industrial heartland.
Zeeland Delta Works
The intricate network of dams and storm surge barriers in the southwestern Netherlands is visible.
Thames Estuary
Observe large cargo vessels and tankers navigating the approach to the United Kingdom's ports.
London Skyline
On the final descent, catch a glimpse of the Shard and Canary Wharf towers on the southwestern horizon.
Best for late afternoon flights as the sun will be behind you, highlighting the industrial architecture of the Ruhr and the Thames. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to capture the scale of the German industrial heartland. Look for the massive Maeslantkering storm surge barrier when crossing the Dutch coast.
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Westphalian Lowlands
Enjoy the picturesque green fields and forests of the Münsterland region north of Dortmund.
Dutch Randstad
Spot the urban clusters of Utrecht and Amsterdam far to the north across the flat Dutch landscape.
North Sea Wind Farms
Massive offshore wind turbine arrays appear like white dots scattered across the blue sea.
Essex Coastline
The sandy beaches of Clacton-on-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze appear as you cross into England.
East Anglian Countryside
Traditional English patchwork fields and historic villages are prominent during the final landing phase.
Ideal for early morning flights to catch the sunrise reflecting off the North Sea. Look for the distinct circular patterns of offshore wind farms near the UK coast. This side is typically quieter for glare if flying during the middle of the day while traveling westward.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 510 km (317 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: DTM (51.518299102799986, 7.61223983765)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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