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STN → RIX
Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Riga International Airport (Riga)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the diverse European coastline, including the intricate Dutch polders, the massive port of Hamburg, and the geographically unique Curonian Spit just before arrival.
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Dutch Polders
Intricate patterns of reclaimed land, canals, and agricultural grids near the Amsterdam flight corridor.
Hamburg & Elbe River
Aerial view of Germany's second-largest city and its massive industrial harbor complex.
Polish Riviera
The long, sandy stretches of the Baltic coast near Gdansk and the Hel Peninsula.
Curonian Spit
The stunning 98km long sand dune spit, a UNESCO site separating the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea.
Jurmala Resorts
The iconic white quartz sand beaches and dense pine forests of Latvia's coast during the final descent.
The Curonian Spit is the geographic highlight of this route; look for it approximately 35 minutes before landing. On evening flights, this side experiences beautiful sunsets over the Baltic Sea, though glare can be intense.
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East Anglian Coast
Clear views of the Norfolk shoreline and the North Sea wind farms as the flight departs the UK.
West Frisian Islands
The unique chain of islands and tidal sandbars stretching along the northern Dutch coast.
Jutland Peninsula
A distant view of the southern Danish mainland and the narrow straits connecting to the Baltic.
Baltic Sea Lanes
High visibility of international shipping traffic navigating between Scandinavia and mainland Europe.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is better for observing the vastness of the Baltic Sea and the entrance to the Gulf of Riga during the final approach.
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Get eSIMs for LatviaDistance: 1,625 km (1,010 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min
Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Arrival: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)
Route Type: International
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