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OPO → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a consistent view of the dramatic Atlantic coastline of Portugal and Spain, followed by the French Brittany coast and the English Channel Islands.
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Costa Verde
Vibrant green landscapes meeting the blue Atlantic immediately after departure from Porto.
Rias Baixas
Deep coastal inlets of Galicia, resembling fjords, visible as you head north towards the Bay of Biscay.
Brest & Finistère
The rugged western tip of France with its prominent lighthouses and jagged cliffs.
Channel Islands
Excellent overhead views of Guernsey and Jersey during the mid-flight crossing.
The Solent
The busy waterway between the Isle of Wight and mainland England as you enter UK airspace.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On evening flights, the sunset over the Atlantic provides spectacular lighting for the Spanish and French coastlines. In winter, clear days offer crisp views of the Bay of Biscay traffic.
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Cantabrian Range
The inland mountain peaks of Northern Spain visible shortly after takeoff if the air is clear.
Mont-Saint-Michel
The famous medieval abbey on its tidal island can often be spotted on the French horizon depending on the path.
Normandy Beaches
Historical coastline of northern France, including the mouth of the Seine near Le Havre.
Greater London
Panoramic views of the London skyline and the Thames Estuary during the descent phase.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Spot the iconic venues of the 2012 Olympics just before touchdown at Stansted.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare. It offers the best perspective of the urban landscape of South East England and the London skyline during the standard arrival procedure into Stansted.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 1,363 km (847 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 49 min
Departure: OPO (41.2481002808, -8.68138980865)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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