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STN → SCQ
Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Santiago de Compostela Airport (Santiago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular coastal views, including the rugged Brittany peninsula and the dramatic 'Rias' (estuaries) of Northern Spain during the final descent.
Jurassic Coast
Views of the English south coast near Bournemouth and the white cliffs of the Purbeck district.
Brittany Peninsula
A great perspective of the rugged western tip of France and the city of Brest.
Bay of Biscay
Expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean where you can often spot large cargo ships and tankers.
Rias Altas
The stunning, fjord-like coastal inlets of Northern Galicia as the plane begins its descent.
Galician Coastline
The dramatic meeting of the Atlantic and the lush, forested cliffs of the 'Costa da Morte'.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Atlantic. During the descent, keep your camera ready for the unique coastal geography of the Rias, which are most prominent from this side.
Greater London
Distant views of the London skyline and the M25 orbital as the aircraft climbs south from Stansted.
Solent & Isle of Wight
Clear views of the busy shipping lanes and the distinctive diamond shape of the Isle of Wight.
Normandy Coastline
Views of the French coast, including the historic beaches and the mouth of the Seine river.
Picos de Europa
In the distance to the south, the jagged limestone peaks of the Cantabrian Mountains are visible.
Santiago Inland
The rolling green hills and eucalyptus forests of the Galician interior on final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. It is also the best side for seeing the distant mountain ranges of Northern Spain as the plane turns toward the airport.
Distance: 1,191 km (740 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Arrival: SCQ (42.89630126953125, -8.415140151977539)
Route Type: International
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