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Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Reus Air Base (Reus)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is favored for its perspective of the high Pyrenees peaks and the dramatic approach over the Catalan coastline, including a view of the iconic Montserrat mountain range.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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The English Channel

Clear views of the crossing between the white cliffs of Dover and the French coast of Pas-de-Calais.

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Parisian Horizon

On clear days, the sprawling city of Paris and the Eiffel Tower are visible on the eastern horizon.

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Massif Central

The dramatic volcanic landscape and rolling plateaus of south-central France.

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High Pyrenees

Stunning views of the snow-capped mountain range dividing France and Spain.

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Montserrat

The unique, serrated rock formations of the holy mountain situated north of the flight path.

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Costa Daurada

Panoramic views of the Mediterranean coastline and the historic city of Tarragona upon descent.

Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. As the plane crosses the Spanish border, the Pyrenees offer a spectacular 10-minute window of views. During the final descent, look for the jagged peaks of Montserrat and the Roman ruins of Tarragona near the coast.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Normandy Coast

Views of the French shoreline and the mouth of the Seine river as you enter French airspace.

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Loire Valley

The 'Garden of France,' featuring winding rivers and glimpses of historic chateaus.

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Aquitaine Basin

Vast stretches of vineyards and agricultural landscapes across southwestern France.

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Western Pyrenees

Rugged limestone ridges and deep green valleys of the Spanish-French border.

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Ebro Valley

The massive Ebro river winding through the plains of Aragon toward the sea.

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PortAventura World

A bird's-eye view of one of Europe's largest theme parks located just minutes from Reus airport.

The right side is ideal for spotting the winding Loire river and the colorful PortAventura theme park on the final approach into Reus. For late evening flights, this side offers beautiful sunset views over the Spanish interior, though direct sunlight can make photography difficult during the mid-flight segment.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,196 km (743 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min

Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)

Arrival: REU (41.14739990234375, 1.1671700477600098)

Route Type: International

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