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GDN → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (Gdansk) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Hel Peninsula at takeoff, the stunning Frisian Islands along the Dutch coast, and the offshore wind farms of the North Sea.
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Hel Peninsula
A remarkably thin 35km-long sandbar separating the Bay of Puck from the Baltic Sea.
Hamburg & Elbe River
The major German port city and the wide mouth of the Elbe river flowing into the sea.
Frisian Islands
The Wadden Sea's chain of islands, showing beautiful tidal flats and sandbanks.
North Sea Wind Farms
Massive clusters of offshore wind turbines rising from the water between Europe and the UK.
East Anglian Coast
The rugged cliffs and sandy beaches of Norfolk and Suffolk as you enter British airspace.
Stansted Approach
Aerial views of the quintessential English countryside and rolling hills of Essex.
The Right Side is essential for the Hel Peninsula, which is best seen in the first 5-10 minutes of flight. Morning flights offer the best lighting for coastal photography. Keep an eye out for the unique 'waffle' patterns of the Wadden Sea during the mid-flight transit over Germany and the Netherlands.
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Gdańsk Old Town
Historic architecture and the Motława River visible immediately after departure from GDN.
Kashubian Lake District
Dense forests and scattered glacial lakes of northern Poland stretching southwards.
Dutch Polders
The intricate, geometric patterns of reclaimed land and drainage canals across the Netherlands.
Port of Rotterdam
One of the world's largest maritime hubs visible as a sprawling industrial landscape on the horizon.
London Skyline
Views of The Shard and Canary Wharf in the distance during the final descent into Stansted.
Sit on the left for better lighting during afternoon flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side is ideal for viewing the complex land-reclamation projects of the Netherlands and the urban sprawl of London's outskirts during the approach.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 1,244 km (773 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: GDN (54.37760162353515, 18.46619987487793)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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