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PFO → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Paphos International Airport (Paphos) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the rugged Troodos Mountains upon departure, the dramatic Turkish coastline, and the most spectacular peaks of the Austrian and Bavarian Alps during the mid-flight transit.
Troodos Mountains
A direct view of Cyprus's forested interior and Mount Olympus immediately after climbing out of Paphos.
Turkish Riviera
The dramatic meeting of the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean sea along the Antalya coast.
Aegean Islands
A bird's-eye view of the Dodecanese and Cyclades island chains scattered across the deep blue Aegean.
Mount Olympus
The majestic, often snow-capped home of the Greek gods rising prominently from the mainland.
Austrian & Bavarian Alps
The most dramatic section of the flight, featuring jagged limestone peaks and alpine lakes.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Watch the Turkish coastline roughly 20-30 minutes after takeoff. The Alpine crossing typically occurs about 3.5 hours into the flight; ensure your window shade is up for the spectacular Austrian landscape. For the landing at Stansted, this side usually overlooks the rural Essex countryside.
Akamas Peninsula
Aerial views of the crystal-clear Blue Lagoon and the rugged western tip of Cyprus shortly after takeoff.
Dalmatian Coast
The intricate network of islands and turquoise waters along the Croatian Adriatic coastline.
Swiss Alps
Glacial valleys and high-altitude peaks of the Western Alps as the flight path moves toward Central Europe.
Greater Paris
On clear days, the distant urban sprawl of the French capital is visible before crossing the channel.
English Channel
Observation of the world's busiest shipping lanes and the White Cliffs near Dover upon descent.
Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Mediterranean and the Adriatic. Keep a lookout approximately 2 hours into the flight for the stunning Croatian archipelago. During descent into Stansted, this side often provides views of the Thames Estuary and Central London in the distance if the approach pattern circles south.
Distance: 3,191 km (1,983 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 45 min
Departure: PFO (34.71799850463867, 32.48569869995117)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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