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Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Dortmund Airport (Dortmund)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the English coastline, the industrial heart of the Ruhr valley during descent, and the iconic football stadium on arrival.

Right Side Highlights
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Thames Estuary

The expansive mouth of the River Thames where it meets the North Sea, often filled with cargo ships.

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Kent Coast

See the Isle of Thanet and the distinct coastal outlines of Margate and Ramsgate.

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Antwerp Port Area

The massive industrial landscape and deep-water docks of one of Europe's busiest ports.

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Ruhr Valley

The dense urban sprawl and historical industrial sites of Essen and Bochum during the descent.

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Signal Iduna Park

The massive yellow pylons of Dortmund's famous football stadium are often visible on the final approach.

The right side is ideal for the final approach into DTM airport. If the flight lands from the east, you will get a perfect view of the city center and the 'Dortmunder U' tower. Keep your camera ready as you pass the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region.

Left Side Highlights
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Essex Coastline

Views of the sandy beaches and seaside towns like Clacton-on-Sea shortly after takeoff from Stansted.

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Offshore Wind Farms

Glimpse the massive Greater Gabbard and Galloper wind turbine arrays in the North Sea.

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Zeeland Delta

The intricate network of islands and massive flood defense dams in the Southwestern Netherlands.

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Port of Rotterdam

The northern edge of Europe's largest seaport and its busy international shipping lanes.

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Münsterland

The flat, green agricultural plains and parklands leading into Northwest Germany.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Watch for the 'Maeslantkering' storm surge barrier near the Dutch coast, which is a marvel of modern engineering.

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Route Information

Distance: 510 km (317 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 51 min

Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)

Arrival: DTM (51.518299102799986, 7.61223983765)

Route Type: International

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