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STN → CGN
Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a breathtaking perspective of the winding Rhine River and the scenic Siebengebirge mountain range during the final descent into the Cologne-Bonn region.
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Thames Estuary
Views of the busy shipping lanes and wind farms at the mouth of the River Thames.
Antwerp & Brussels
The urban clusters of Belgium are visible to the south as you cross into mainland Europe.
The Rhine River
A stunning view of the Rhine as it snakes through the German landscape toward the airport.
Former Capital Bonn
Excellent views of the city of Bonn and the former West German government district.
Siebengebirge Hills
The 'Seven Mountains' and the famous Drachenfels castle hill during the final landing approach.
Choose the right side for the most iconic landmarks. As the plane descends into CGN, the Rhine River and the Siebengebirge mountains provide a scenic backdrop. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for photography on this side, as the sun will be behind or above the aircraft, illuminating the Rhine valley beautifully.
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Essex Coastline
Clear views of the Clacton-on-Sea area and the transition from land to the North Sea.
Europoort Rotterdam
The massive industrial docks and container terminals of one of the world's largest ports.
Dutch Polders
The iconic, perfectly geometric reclaimed agricultural lands and canal networks of the Netherlands.
The Ruhr Valley
The dense urban and industrial sprawl of Germany's most populous metropolitan region to the north.
Cologne Cathedral
The twin spires of the Kölner Dom are often visible on the left side if the aircraft approaches from the north.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Dutch coastline and the industrial heart of Germany. If the flight path takes a northern loop for landing, you will get a perfect view of the Cologne city center and the cathedral. This side is better for mid-morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 492 km (306 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Arrival: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Route Type: International
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