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FKB β STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic landmarks, including a distant view of the French Champagne region and a prime angle for the White Cliffs of Dover and the Thames Estuary upon entering UK airspace.
Strasbourg and the Rhine
Shortly after takeoff, look down to see the Rhine River bordering Germany and France, with the spires of Strasbourg visible.
Champagne Region
As the plane cruises over northern France, you will pass over the rolling vineyards of the historic Champagne province.
ChΓ’teau d'Arques-la-Bataille
Approaching the French coast, look for historic ruins and the steep valleys of the Normandy-Picardy border.
White Cliffs of Dover
When crossing the English Channel, this side offers the best vantage point for the famous chalk cliffs and the busy Port of Dover.
Canterbury Cathedral
As the flight descends over Kent, the historic city of Canterbury and its massive cathedral can often be spotted.
Sit on the left (A seats) for the best views of the English coastline. For morning flights, this side will be away from the direct glare of the sun. Keep your eyes peeled about 45 minutes into the flight for the first glimpse of the UK coast.
Northern Black Forest
Immediate views of the dense, dark evergreen canopy of the Schwarzwald directly after departure from FKB.
Luxembourg City
Weather permitting, the deep Alzette river valley and the fortifications of Luxembourg City are visible to the north.
Port of Zeebrugge
A view of the massive industrial docks and shipping containers along the Belgian coast before the Channel crossing.
North Sea Wind Farms
Vast arrays of offshore wind turbines rising from the North Sea are frequently visible during the approach to Essex.
Thames Estuary
Aerial views of the winding river paths and mudflats where the Thames meets the sea near Southend.
The right side (F seats) is ideal for spotting the industrial beauty of the Benelux coastline and the North Sea. If the flight lands towards the west at Stansted, you may see the rural landscape of East Anglia. Afternoon flights may experience more sun glare on this side.
Distance: 655 km (407 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: FKB (48.7793998718, 8.08049964905)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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