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OSR → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport (Ostrava) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Krkonoše mountains shortly after takeoff, clear sights of historic German cities like Dresden and Leipzig, and the intricate Dutch coastline before descending into Essex.
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Krkonoše Mountains
The highest peaks of the Czech Republic, including Sněžka, visible to the north after takeoff.
Dresden and the Elbe
Aerial view of the historic 'Florence on the Elbe' and its distinctive river bends.
The Ruhr Industrial Belt
A massive urban and industrial landscape of western Germany featuring major cities like Dortmund.
Dutch Coastline
The complex geography of the Netherlands, including dikes and the Zeeland delta system.
North Sea Crossing
The final water crossing before making landfall over the wind farms of the Essex coast.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side. This side provides the best view of the 'Giant Mountains' (Krkonoše) during the first 15 minutes of the flight. Watch for the massive wind farms in the North Sea just before reaching the UK.
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Bohemian-Moravian Highlands
Rolling hills and historic villages of the central Czech Republic shortly after departure.
Thuringian Forest
Expansive green canopies and ridges stretching across central Germany.
Rhine River
A glimpse of Europe's most famous waterway as you transit toward the Benelux region.
Brussels Metropolitan Area
Distances views of the Belgian capital's dense urban sprawl and high-rise districts.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the southern edge of the London skyline if the approach path takes you far enough south before turning into Stansted.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 1,276 km (793 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: OSR (49.6963005065918, 18.111099243164062)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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