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STN → GCI
Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Guernsey Airport (Guernsey)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior perspective of the South Coast of England, including the Isle of Wight and the Solent, followed by views of the smaller Channel Islands upon approach to Guernsey.
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Essex Countryside
Rolling green fields of the East of England immediately after takeoff from Stansted.
London Skyline
Depending on the departure corridor, a distant view of the Shard and the City of London to the south.
Portsmouth Harbour
Clear views of the Spinnaker Tower and the historic naval dockyards on the south coast.
Isle of Wight
A complete aerial view of the island, including the iconic white chalk stacks known as The Needles.
Herm and Jethou
Breathtaking views of these tiny, turquoise-fringed islands just minutes before touchdown.
Opt for the left side on morning flights to have the sun behind you for better photography of the Isle of Wight. Keep your camera ready about 20-25 minutes into the flight for the best coastal shots. During the final descent, look for the white sandy beaches of Herm.
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Hertfordshire Views
Aerial perspective of the historic market towns and patchwork fields west of the flight path.
South Downs
The rolling chalk hills of the South Downs National Park stretching towards the coast.
The Solent
Watch the numerous ferries and yachts crossing the busy waterway between the mainland and the island.
Alderney
The northernmost Channel Island often appears clearly on the right during the cross-channel transit.
Guernsey West Coast
Views of the rugged Atlantic coastline and the Vazon Bay surfing beaches during the circuit for landing.
The right side is excellent for spotting Alderney and the Casquets lighthouse in the English Channel. If the aircraft loops around for a westerly landing, you will get an incredible view of the Guernsey coastline and its fortification towers. Late afternoon flights on this side may experience some sun glare.
Book Hotels in GuernseyDistance: 338 km (210 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Arrival: GCI (49.43500137329102, -2.601969957351685)
Route Type: International
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