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LHR → STR
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to Stuttgart Airport (Stuttgart)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more diverse landscape palette, featuring the English Channel, the distant Swiss Alps, and the lush Black Forest, while benefiting from better lighting conditions on morning and midday flights.
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Windsor Castle
Visible shortly after takeoff if departing westwards from Heathrow.
Channel Traffic
Countless ships navigating the world's busiest shipping lane in the English Channel.
Ardennes Massif
Dense forests and rugged terrain in southern Belgium and northern France.
Alpine Horizon
On clear days, the snow-capped Swiss Alps are visible on the southern horizon.
The Black Forest
The northern fringes of Germany's most famous and mystical forest region.
Stuttgart TV Tower
The world's first concrete television tower stands tall on the approach to the airport.
Choose the right side for the best chance of seeing the Alps on the southern horizon. For photography, morning flights have the sun behind the plane on this side, avoiding glare. Keep an eye out for the Vosges mountains in France just before crossing the border into Germany.
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London Skyline
Breathtaking views of the Shard, Thames, and City landmarks shortly after takeoff.
White Cliffs of Dover
Iconic chalk cliffs as the aircraft leaves the UK coast for the Channel crossing.
Luxembourg City
A glimpse of the 'Gibraltar of the North' with its dramatic fortifications and bridges.
Neckar Valley
Steep vineyards and the winding river visible as you enter the Baden-Württemberg region.
Stuttgart Landmarks
Look for the Mercedes-Benz Arena and urban valley during the final descent.
To capture the best London views, hope for an easterly departure (Runway 09). During approach into Stuttgart, the left side often aligns with the Neckar river, providing views of the hilly northern suburbs. Winter flights offer clearer visibility of the city layout through the leafless trees.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 756 km (470 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: STR (48.6898994446, 9.22196006775)
Route Type: International
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