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KIV → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Chişinău International Airport (Chisinau) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers superior views of the Carpathian Mountains shortly after takeoff and better lighting conditions throughout the journey as it faces south towards the sun and the heart of the European continent.
Eastern Carpathian Mountains
Shortly after takeoff, view the rugged peaks and dense forests of the Romanian Carpathians.
Budapest & The Danube
Aerial perspective of the Hungarian capital and the winding Danube river as the flight transits Central Europe.
Southern Germany
Expansive views of the Bavarian and Hessian landscapes, including rolling hills and orderly agricultural patterns.
Brussels & Benelux
Dense urban clusters and intricate motorway networks characterizing the heart of the European Union.
Thames Estuary
Approaching the UK, see the massive estuary where the River Thames meets the North Sea.
Greater London Fringe
On descent, catch glimpses of the outer London suburbs and the M25 orbital motorway.
Choose a window seat on the left for the best lighting; the sun will be behind you or to the side for most of the westbound flight, preventing glare. In winter, look for the snow-capped peaks of the High Tatras to the north. Keep an eye out for the distinctive 'S' curves of the Danube River approximately midway through the flight.
Moldavian Plateau
Rolling hills and rural landscapes of Northern Moldova and Western Ukraine shortly after departure.
Northern Bohemia
The varied terrain of the Czech Republic, featuring volcanic hills and historic towns.
Frankfurt Skyline
On clear days, the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers are visible to the north as the plane crosses Germany.
Rotterdam Port
Distant views of one of the world's largest ports and the industrial coastline of the Netherlands.
North Sea Transition
The crossing from mainland Europe to the British Isles, often dotted with cargo ships and wind farms.
Essex Countryside
The final approach into Stansted offers views of the quintessential English patchwork fields and villages.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the horizon as you head west. During the North Sea crossing, look down for large-scale offshore wind farms. If the flight path takes a more northerly route, you might see the sprawl of the Ruhr industrial area in Germany.
Distance: 2,133 km (1,325 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 51 min
Departure: KIV (46.92770004272461, 28.93099975585937)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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