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SFT → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Skellefteå Airport (Skelleftea) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Swedish coastline, including the 'High Coast' UNESCO site, the Stockholm archipelago, and the architectural marvel of the Oresund Bridge.
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Skellefteå Archipelago
Glacial island chains and rocky outcrops immediately visible after takeoff from SFT.
Höga Kusten (High Coast)
A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring the highest land uplift in the world with dramatic coastal cliffs.
Stockholm Archipelago
A sprawling network of over 30,000 islands and islets surrounding the Swedish capital.
Oresund Bridge
The iconic combined railway and motorway bridge connecting Malmö, Sweden, to Copenhagen, Denmark.
Wadden Sea Islands
The unique tidal flats and barrier islands of the Dutch and German Frisian coast.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Baltic Sea. Pay close attention about 45-60 minutes into the flight for the best views of the Stockholm area. During winter, look for the unique patterns of sea ice forming in the Gulf of Bothnia.
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Västerbotten Forests
Endless expanses of Swedish taiga and boreal forests as you head south from Skellefteå.
Lake Vänern
Views of the largest lake in Sweden and the European Union, appearing like an inland sea.
Jutland Peninsula
The flat, agricultural heartland of Denmark, dotted with wind turbines and small villages.
North Sea Wind Farms
Massive offshore renewable energy clusters located off the coasts of the UK and Netherlands.
East Anglian Coast
The low-lying marshes and sandy beaches of Norfolk and Suffolk as you approach Stansted.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides a great perspective of the transition from rugged Swedish wilderness to the manicured farmlands of Denmark and England. On the final approach to Stansted, you may see the rolling hills of the Essex countryside.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 1,851 km (1,150 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 28 min
Departure: SFT (64.62480163574219, 21.076900482177734)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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