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KTW → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Katowice International Airport (Katowice) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior on this route as it offers better views of the Sudetes mountain range shortly after takeoff and provides a significantly higher chance of spotting the London skyline and the Thames Estuary during the approach into Stansted.
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Sudetes Mountains
The Karkonosze range along the Polish-Czech border is visible about 15-20 minutes after departure from Katowice.
Dresden and the Elbe
Aerial views of the historic 'Florence on the Elbe' and its winding river curves through Saxony.
Leipzig Cityscape
Clear views of the large urban center and the massive Leipzig Hauptbahnhof station complex.
The Rhine River
A crossing over Germany's most famous river, usually near the industrial heart of the Rhine-Ruhr region.
London Skyline
On the standard descent into STN from the east, the left side offers views of The Shard and Canary Wharf in the distance.
Sit on the left for the best mountain views early on. Be aware that on afternoon flights, the sun will be on this side, which can create glare; choose a seat behind the wing to avoid engine heat haze. During the final 20 minutes of flight, keep your eyes peeled for the distinct curve of the Thames River.
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Wrocław Panorama
The 'City of 100 Bridges' and its historic Ostrów Tumski district are often visible shortly after takeoff.
Lusatian Lake District
A unique landscape of turquoise man-made lakes created from former open-cast mines in eastern Germany.
The Ruhr Valley
An expansive industrial landscape that looks particularly impressive at night due to the dense urban lighting.
Dutch Coastline
The intricate network of dikes, polders, and the North Sea ports near the Netherlands-Belgium border.
North Sea Wind Farms
Massive arrays of offshore wind turbines appearing as tiny white dots in the deep blue sea.
This side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the sun. It provides a better perspective of the vast North European Plain. As the plane crosses the North Sea, the transition from the Dutch coast to the English coastline is very distinct on this side. Watch for the sandy beaches of East Anglia upon landfall.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 1,319 km (820 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min
Departure: KTW (50.4743, 19.08)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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