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MRS → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Marseille Provence Airport (Marseille) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of iconic landmarks, including a distant view of the Southern Alps upon departure, the volcanic peaks of the Massif Central, a high-probability view of the Paris skyline, and the architectural density of London and the Thames Estuary during descent.
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Southern Alps
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the French Alps are visible on the eastern horizon shortly after takeoff.
Auvergne Volcanoes
The unique dormant volcanic cones of the Massif Central, including the prominent Puy de Dôme.
Paris Skyline
As the flight bypasses Paris to the east, the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre are frequently visible in the distance.
Thames Estuary
Deep views of the industrial and natural beauty of the Thames as it flows into the North Sea.
London Canary Wharf
Depending on the traffic pattern into Stansted, you may see the high-rise clusters of London's financial district.
The right side is ideal for morning flights as the sun will be behind the aircraft, perfectly illuminating the French landscape. Watch for Paris roughly 50 minutes after takeoff; the aircraft usually stays far enough east to give a wide-angle view of the entire city. During the descent into Stansted, the right side provides the best chance to see the sprawling Thames Estuary and the O2 Arena.
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Camargue Wetlands
Aerial views of the pink-hued salt pans and marshlands where the Rhône meets the Mediterranean.
Rhône Valley Vineyards
Lush green corridors of world-famous wine regions stretching north from Avignon.
Loire Valley
Glances of the meandering Loire river and its scattered Renaissance châteaux in central France.
Alabaster Coast
The dramatic white chalk cliffs of Normandy near Dieppe as the plane departs the French coast.
South Downs
The rolling green landscapes of the English countryside appearing after the Channel crossing.
Choose the left side for evening flights to enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Atlantic horizon and the English Channel. It is also the better side for viewing the rugged coastline of Northern France before the water crossing. Keep an eye out for the distinct white cliffs near Dieppe about 60-70 minutes into the flight.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 1,010 km (628 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: MRS (43.439271922, 5.22142410278)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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