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STN → LEJ
Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (Leipzig)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including the massive port of Rotterdam, the industrial heart of the Rhine-Ruhr area, the scenic Harz Mountains, and the best views of Leipzig city during the final approach.
Thames Estuary
A sweeping view of the meeting point between the River Thames and the North Sea, featuring busy shipping lanes.
Europoort Rotterdam
The immense scale of Europe's largest seaport, with its sprawling container terminals and the Maeslantkering storm surge barrier.
The Rhine River
The flight crosses the Rhine near Duisburg and Düsseldorf, providing a view of the heavy industry and urban density of the Ruhr region.
Harz National Park
Look for the Brocken, the highest peak in Northern Germany, which is frequently shrouded in mist or capped with snow.
Leipzig Skyline
As the plane enters the pattern for LEJ, you get a direct view of the Red Bull Arena and the city's historic center to the south.
The right side is highly recommended for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Rhine. For the best views of the Harz Mountains and the city of Leipzig, choose a seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed downward view. During the approach to Leipzig/Halle, the right side usually provides a much clearer view of the Völkerschlachtdenkmal monument.
Suffolk Coastline
Clear views of the Orford Ness shingle spit and the intricate estuaries of the East Anglian coast shortly after takeoff.
North Sea Wind Farms
Aerial perspective of the massive offshore wind arrays, including the London Array, dotting the shallow coastal waters.
Dutch Polders
The geometric beauty of the Netherlands' reclaimed land and the expansive North Sea canal system.
Teutoburg Forest
A long ridge of forested hills in Lower Saxony that stands out against the surrounding flat agricultural plains.
Wolfsburg Autostadt
The enormous Volkswagen manufacturing plant and its iconic glass car towers can often be spotted to the north.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. This side provides a better view of the North Sea's coastal dynamics and the sprawling agricultural landscapes of Northern Germany. In winter, the low sun angle from the south can make the right side quite bright, making the left side better for photography.
Distance: 829 km (515 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Arrival: LEJ (51.423889, 12.236389)
Route Type: International
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