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GRO → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Girona Airport (Gerona) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the high Pyrenees peaks upon departure and is often treated to a panoramic view of the London skyline during the approach to Stansted.
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Central Pyrenees
Spectacular views of the highest snow-capped peaks shortly after takeoff from Girona.
Aquitaine Countryside
Rolling vineyards and traditional rural landscapes of southwest France.
Loire Valley
Glimpses of the winding Loire river and historic estates in central France.
English Channel
The expansive crossing from the Normandy coast toward the South of England.
London Skyline
Iconic landmarks like the Shard and the City are often visible during the descent into Essex.
Ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic horizon. Watch for the sharp transition from the Spanish plains to the vertical Pyrenees within 15 minutes of departure. During the standard arrival into Stansted, the left side typically provides the most consistent views of the London urban sprawl.
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Costa Brava
Aerial views of the rugged Mediterranean shoreline and Girona city during the initial climb.
Mount Canigou
The iconic sacred mountain of the Catalans on the eastern edge of the Pyrenees.
Paris Horizon
On very clear days, the distant sprawl of the French capital may be spotted to the east.
White Cliffs of Dover
The iconic chalk cliffs of the Kent coast as the flight enters British airspace.
Thames Estuary
Large offshore wind farms and busy shipping lanes visible in the water before landing.
Best for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. This side offers a closer look at the Mediterranean coast during the initial climb. Keep an eye out for the distinctive white line of the Dover cliffs and the massive wind turbines in the Thames Estuary approximately 20 minutes before touchdown.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 1,126 km (700 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: GRO (41.901000976999995, 2.7605500221)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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