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RIX → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Riga International Airport (Riga) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more diverse view of the European coastline, including the unique Hel Peninsula and the industrial hubs of Northern Germany and the Netherlands.
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Gulf of Riga Coastline
Views of the sandy beaches of Jurmala and the Latvian coastline immediately after take-off.
Hel Peninsula
The remarkably thin and long sandbar stretching into the Baltic Sea near Gdansk, Poland.
Hamburg Metropolitan Area
Vast views of Northern Germany's industrial landscape and the massive Port of Hamburg.
Dutch Polders
The geometric precision of reclaimed land and the network of canals across the Netherlands.
Thames Estuary
The mouth of the River Thames and the industrial zones of Essex as the plane prepares for its STN approach.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, ensuring clear visibility. Watch for the distinctive shape of the Hel Peninsula about 45 minutes into the flight. If the flight path takes you south of Amsterdam, the reclaimed land patterns are spectacular in the spring and summer.
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Bornholm Island
The rocky Danish island positioned in the middle of the Baltic Sea.
North Sea Wind Farms
Massive offshore wind installations like Horns Rev appearing as white dots on the blue water.
Frisian Islands
A chain of sandy islands along the German and Dutch coasts surrounded by the Wadden Sea.
Port of Harwich
A major UK ferry gateway visible as the plane crosses the English coastline.
East Anglian Fens
The flat, patchworked agricultural landscape of Suffolk and Essex during the final descent.
The right side is perfect for late afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the North Sea. During the descent into Stansted, this side often offers better views of the rural English countryside. Keep an eye out for large container ships navigating the shipping lanes below.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 1,625 km (1,010 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min
Departure: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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