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DUS → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the industrial heart of the Rhine, the massive Port of Rotterdam, and the engineering marvels of the Dutch Delta Works before entering the UK via the Thames Estuary region.
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Düsseldorf Skyline
Immediate views of the Rhine Tower and the Königsallee area shortly after takeoff from DUS.
Port of Rotterdam
A sprawling view of Europe's largest seaport with its intricate network of docks and cargo ships.
Zeeland Delta Works
A bird's-eye view of the massive dams and storm surge barriers protecting the Netherlands from the sea.
English Channel Traffic
Dense shipping lanes filled with tankers and container vessels traversing the world's busiest waterway.
Essex Countryside
The patchwork quilt of green fields and historic villages as the plane descends into Stansted.
Sit on the left for the best morning light, as the sun will be behind you while flying west. This side provides a better angle for spotting London's skyscrapers in the far distance during the final approach if the visibility is high and the wind is from the west.
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Ruhr Industrial Basin
Views of the heavy industrial landscapes of Duisburg and the northern Ruhr area during the climb.
Markermeer & IJsselmeer
The vast expanse of the Dutch inland seas and the polders of Flevoland to the north.
Dutch North Sea Coast
The long, sandy beaches of the Netherlands stretching from Scheveningen up toward IJmuiden.
Offshore Wind Farms
Massive arrays of wind turbines situated in the North Sea, appearing like tiny white dots in the water.
Felixstowe Port
The UK's largest container port is often visible as you cross the coastline into Suffolk.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun. Keep an eye out for the distinctive shape of the Dutch 'Afsluitdijk' in the far distance if flying a slightly more northerly route.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 456 km (283 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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