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Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Nuremberg Airport (Nuernberg)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the English coastline, the intricate Dutch delta systems, and a more direct look at the Rhine Valley including the Cologne/Bonn metropolitan area.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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East Anglian Coastline

Aerial views of the Stour Estuary and the Essex/Suffolk coast immediately after departure from Stansted.

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Zeeland Delta

The complex network of islands and dams in the Southwestern Netherlands, including the Oosterschelde.

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Cologne & Bonn

Clear views of the Rhine River as it winds through the major cities of North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Siebengebirge

The 'Seven Mountains' volcanic hills near Bonn, providing a dramatic change in terrain.

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Spessart Nature Park

Dense, rolling ancient beech and oak forests as the plane enters the Bavarian airspace.

Sit on the left for the best views of the sunset during evening flights and a more likely view of the Rhine's major industrial and historical landmarks. Watch for the distinctive shape of the Cologne Cathedral if the flight path tracks slightly south. Morning flights will have less glare on this side.

Right Side Highlights
7.4
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Port of Rotterdam

One of the world's largest ports and the industrial Europoort area visible along the Dutch coast.

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The Ruhr Valley

A vast industrial landscape of cities like Essen and Dortmund visible to the north-east.

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Frankfurt Skyline

In the distance, the high-rise 'Mainhattan' skyline is often visible depending on the exact airway used.

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Westerwald Mountains

Rugged, forested highlands between the cities of Cologne and Frankfurt.

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Franconian Countryside

The transition into the traditional 'Beer Region' of Bavaria with its distinct small-town layouts.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunlight hitting the landscape, though you may encounter glare. It provides a broader perspective of the industrial heart of Europe. Look out for the Main River as it guides the final descent into Nuremberg.

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Route Information

Distance: 808 km (502 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min

Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)

Arrival: NUE (49.498699, 11.078056)

Route Type: International

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