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STN → DTM
Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Dortmund Airport (Dortmund)?
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.
Thames Estuary
The expansive mouth of the River Thames where it meets the North Sea, often filled with cargo ships.
Kent Coast
See the Isle of Thanet and the distinct coastal outlines of Margate and Ramsgate.
Antwerp Port Area
The massive industrial landscape and deep-water docks of one of Europe's busiest ports.
Ruhr Valley
The dense urban sprawl and historical industrial sites of Essen and Bochum during the descent.
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.
Essex Coastline
Views of the sandy beaches and seaside towns like Clacton-on-Sea shortly after takeoff from Stansted.
Offshore Wind Farms
Glimpse the massive Greater Gabbard and Galloper wind turbine arrays in the North Sea.
Zeeland Delta
The intricate network of islands and massive flood defense dams in the Southwestern Netherlands.
Port of Rotterdam
The northern edge of Europe's largest seaport and its busy international shipping lanes.
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.
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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