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LEJ → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Leipzig/Halle Airport (Leipzig) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Harz Mountains shortly after takeoff and the unique polder landscapes of the Netherlands as you approach the North Sea.
Harz Mountains
The most prominent feature of the flight, including the Brocken peak, visible within 15 minutes of departure.
IJsselmeer
The massive inland bay of the Netherlands, featuring reclaimed land and the famous Afsluitdijk dam to the north.
Amsterdam & Canals
A high-altitude perspective of the Dutch capital's concentric canal rings and the busy runways of Schiphol Airport.
North Sea Wind Farms
Impressive clusters of offshore wind turbines rising from the water between the Dutch and British coasts.
Suffolk Heritage Coast
The beautiful coastline of East Anglia, featuring the Orford Ness shingle spit and the quaint town of Aldeburgh.
Choose the right side for afternoon or evening flights to see the sun reflecting off the IJsselmeer. In winter, the snow-covered peaks of the Harz Mountains are a stunning early-flight highlight. Look out for the North Sea crossing about midway through the journey.
Kassel & Hesse
View the historic urban layout of Kassel and the rolling hills of the German state of Hesse.
Teutoburg Forest
A long ridge of forest-covered hills that marks a significant geographical boundary in northwest Germany.
Rotterdam Seaport
On clear days, the massive industrial footprint and container ships of one of the world's largest ports are visible to the south.
London Horizon
As the plane descends into Stansted, the skyscrapers of the City of London and the Shard can be seen on the southern horizon.
Essex Patchwork
The classic English countryside with its distinctive small fields and winding country lanes during the final approach.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. During the descent, keep a sharp eye out for the Thames Estuary and the distant London skyline, especially during high-visibility days in spring or autumn.
Distance: 829 km (515 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: LEJ (51.423889, 12.236389)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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