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Which side of the plane to sit from Faro Airport (Faro) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (Stockholm)?

Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior sequence of European landmarks, including the Ria Formosa at takeoff, potential views of Paris and the Benelux region, and a stunning approach over the Stockholm Archipelago.

Right Side Highlights
8.7
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Ria Formosa

The intricate network of barrier islands, marshes, and lagoons immediately after departing Faro.

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Loire Valley

The 'Garden of France' featuring the winding Loire River and glimpses of historic chateaux.

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Paris Suburbs

Depending on the airway, clear days offer distant views of the Eiffel Tower and the business district of La Défense.

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Hamburg Port

The massive industrial scale of Germany's largest seaport and the Elbe River estuary.

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Øresund Bridge

The iconic engineering marvel connecting Copenhagen, Denmark, to Malmö, Sweden, over the Baltic Sea.

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Stockholm Archipelago

A spectacular final descent over thousands of granite islands and forested islets surrounding the capital.

The right side is essential for the approach into Arlanda; if the wind is from the north, you may get a direct view of Stockholm city. Be aware of the sun's position on morning flights, which can cause significant glare on this side.

Left Side Highlights
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Algarve Coastline

Breathtaking views of the golden limestone cliffs and turquoise waters of the Sagres region during departure.

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Spanish Sierras

The rugged, arid peaks of the Sierra de Gata and the Sistema Central in western Spain.

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Bay of Biscay

Aerial perspective of the vast Atlantic waters transitioning into the French coastal shelf near La Rochelle.

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Dutch Coastline

Geometric patterns of reclaimed land, polders, and massive offshore wind farms in the North Sea.

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Jutland Peninsula

The sandy western shores of Denmark and the Limfjord waterway slicing through the landscape.

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Lake Vättern

Sweden's second-largest lake, appearing as a deep blue expanse surrounded by dense pine forests.

Choose this side for the best light during afternoon flights as the sun will be behind you. It is also the best side for viewing the dramatic transition from the Iberian Peninsula to the Atlantic coast of France.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,120 km (1,939 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 40 min

Departure: FAO (37.0144004822, -7.965909957889999)

Arrival: ARN (59.65190124511699, 17.918600082397)

Route Type: International

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