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STN → EFL
Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Kefallinia Airport (Keffallinia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides front-row seats to the highest peaks of the Alps, including Mont Blanc, and offers the best views of the iconic turquoise bays of the Ionian coastline during the final descent.
Mont Blanc
The roof of Europe and the massive glaciers of the Western Alps are a major highlight of this route.
Italian Apennines
The rugged spine of Italy is visible as the plane travels south toward the Ionian Sea.
Lefkada Island
Look for the stunning white cliffs and turquoise waters of Lefkada's west coast just before reaching Kefalonia.
Myrtos Beach
The world-famous white pebble beach and electric blue water of northern Kefalonia are often visible on the right during descent.
Ionian Sea
Vast expanses of deep blue water dotted with smaller islands like Meganisi and Atokos.
The right side is superior for mountain lovers, especially for spotting the high Alpine peaks. During the summer months, late afternoon flights offer a beautiful golden hour glow over the Greek islands as you prepare to land.
Thames Estuary
Aerial views of the winding river and the Kent countryside shortly after takeoff from Stansted.
The Dolomites
The jagged, pale limestone peaks of the Italian Alps are often visible to the east as you cross northern Italy.
Venetian Lagoon
If the flight path tracks easterly, the unique shape of Venice and its surrounding islands can be spotted.
Balkan Coastline
Distant views of the rugged, mountainous coastlines of Montenegro and Albania across the Adriatic.
Mount Ainos
The highest peak on Kefalonia, famous for its unique fir forests, is visible on the left during the final approach.
On morning flights, the left side remains in the shade, providing better conditions for photography without window glare. It is also the side to watch for the sunrise over the Balkan mountains if flying very early.
Distance: 2,195 km (1,364 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 56 min
Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Arrival: EFL (38.12009811401367, 20.5004997253418)
Route Type: International
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