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SNN → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Shannon Airport (Shannon) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Irish coastline leaving Shannon, the Severn Estuary crossing, and the best chance to spot the London skyline on the final approach into Stansted.
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Limerick City
Excellent views of the medieval core and King John's Castle shortly after departure.
Copper Coast Geopark
The rugged, rocky shoreline of County Waterford as the plane exits the Irish landmass.
Severn Bridges
The two massive suspension bridges connecting South Wales to the West Country.
The Cotswolds
Characteristic rolling hills and honey-colored stone villages of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
London Skyline
The distant skyscrapers of the City and Canary Wharf are often visible to the south on the approach path.
Choose the right side for evening flights to avoid the glare of the setting sun while viewing the coastline. This side typically offers a much more scenic crossing of the Bristol Channel and a better angle for spotting the London skyline if the wind requires a southern approach pattern.
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Shannon Estuary
Aerial view of the massive river mouth and the industrial landscape of the Shannon region.
The Golden Vale
Ireland's most fertile and lush green pastures stretching across Tipperary and Kilkenny.
Snowdonia National Park
On clear days, the distant peaks of North Wales are visible during the crossing of the Irish Sea.
Birmingham & West Midlands
A view of the industrial heart of England and the sprawling urban landscape of the second-largest city.
Cambridge City
Historic university architecture and the Backs visible shortly before the final descent into STN.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Irish Sea. It provides a more stable view of the flat English Fenlands during the final stages of the flight. Watch for the distinctive shape of Ely Cathedral to the north during descent.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 629 km (391 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min
Departure: SNN (52.702, -8.92482)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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