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Which side of the plane to sit from San Javier Airport (Murcia) to London Stansted Airport (London)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Mar Menor lagoon at takeoff, the high-altitude peaks of the Pyrenees, and the most frequent views of the London skyline on the approach to Stansted.

Left Side Highlights
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Mar Menor Lagoon

View the unique saltwater lagoon and the narrow strip of La Manga directly below the wing after takeoff.

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Central Pyrenees

Spectacular aerial views of the snow-capped high peaks of the Pyrenees as the flight crosses from Spain into France.

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Loire Valley

Spot the historic chateaus and the wide, winding Loire River as you traverse through central France.

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Normandy Coastline

The dramatic white cliffs and coastal inlets of northern France before the flight moves over the English Channel.

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Greater London

As the plane descends towards Stansted, the left side often captures the city's sprawl and the iconic skyscrapers of the financial district.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is particularly rewarding during the final 20 minutes of flight when air traffic patterns often circle south of London before heading north to Stansted.

Right Side Highlights
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Costa Blanca

Glimpse the popular holiday coastlines of Alicante and the towering hotels of Benidorm to the east.

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Ebro Delta

Look for the distinct green and yellow patchwork of the Ebro Delta, one of the most important wetland areas in the Mediterranean.

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Parisian Skyline

On clear days with an easterly flight path, the distant sprawl of Paris and the Eiffel Tower may be visible.

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Channel Shipping

Observe the heavy maritime traffic and cargo ships navigating the narrowest part of the English Channel.

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Essex Countryside

The final descent offers views of the quintessential English countryside, featuring rolling hills and organized farmland.

The right side is best for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Mediterranean. It offers better views of the French coast around Calais and the white cliffs of the Kent coastline if the flight takes a more easterly route.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,571 km (976 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min

Departure: MJV (37.775001525878906, -0.8123890161514282)

Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)

Route Type: International

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