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LEI → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Almería International Airport (Almeria) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more diverse range of landmarks, including the Spanish Central System, the rolling hills of the Loire Valley, and a superior perspective of the London skyline and the River Thames during the descent into Stansted.
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Alboran Coast
Aerial views of the deep blue Mediterranean and the Almería coastline immediately after departure.
Central System Mountains
The rugged peaks of the Sierra de Gredos and Sierra de Guadarrama as you fly north through Spain.
Western Pyrenees
Dramatic snow-capped borders between Spain and France featuring high-altitude glacial valleys.
Loire Valley Chateaux
The 'Garden of France' featuring winding rivers and historic French estates visible through the clouds.
Normandy Coastline
The historic D-Day beaches and the dramatic white cliffs of the northern French coast.
Central London Skyline
Panoramic views of The Shard, the London Eye, and the City financial district during the approach to Stansted.
For the best experience, choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On a clear day, the flight over the Pyrenees is a major highlight; look out for the transition from the arid Spanish plains to the lush French countryside. During arrival, London is most spectacular on evening flights when the city lights are visible.
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Tabernas Desert
Europe's only true desert landscape, characterized by badlands and canyons, visible shortly after takeoff.
Central Pyrenees
Views of the highest peaks in the range, including Aneto, the highest point in the Pyrenees.
Paris Basin
The vast agricultural plains surrounding the French capital, often with distant views of the city outskirts.
English Channel
Active shipping lanes with massive cargo ships and ferries crossing between France and the UK.
Thames Estuary
The industrial maritime gateway to London, featuring the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge and Kent marshes.
The right side is excellent for catching the sunrise on early morning departures from Almería. Keep an eye out for the Tabernas Desert within the first 10 minutes of flight. If the aircraft holds over the North Sea before landing, you will get a great look at the Essex coastline and the wind farms in the Thames Estuary.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 1,685 km (1,047 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 15 min
Departure: LEI (36.84389877319336, -2.3701000213623047)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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