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STN → KGS
Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Kos Airport (Kos)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panorama of the High Alps and the most iconic island views across the Aegean Sea during the descent into Kos.
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Champagne Region
The rolling vineyards and historic plains of Northeast France south of Paris.
Mont Blanc & Matterhorn
The highest peaks of the Alps visible during the traverse of the European continent.
Adriatic Coast
The turquoise waters and jagged islands along the Croatian and Albanian shores.
Gulf of Corinth
The narrow blue waterway separating the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland.
Cyclades Archipelago
Aerial views of white-washed island clusters like Mykonos and Naxos from high altitude.
Nisyros Volcano
A perfectly circular volcanic crater located just south of Kos, visible during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for capturing the High Alps and the jagged Adriatic coastline. Look south on the final approach to spot the impressive Nisyros volcano. Afternoon flights provide excellent lighting as the sun moves toward the west.
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Essex Coastline
Aerial views of the Thames Estuary and the eastern coastline of England shortly after takeoff.
Bernese Oberland
Glacial peaks of the Swiss Alps, including the Eiger and Jungfrau massif.
Pindus Mountains
The rugged 'spine of Greece' featuring deep gorges and limestone peaks.
Bodrum Peninsula
The dramatic Turkish coastline and Aegean bays as the aircraft banks for landing.
The left side is best for seeing the Turkish mainland and the Bodrum peninsula during the final approach. On early morning departures from STN, expect direct sunlight on this side, which may cause glare.
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Get eSIMs for GreeceDistance: 2,690 km (1,671 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 35 min
Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Arrival: KGS (36.79330062866211, 27.09169960021973)
Route Type: International
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