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STN → SFT
Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Skellefteå Airport (Skelleftea)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the scenic Swedish coastline, the Stockholm archipelago, and the dramatic elevation changes of the UNESCO-listed High Coast.
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English Channel Ports
Views of the busy maritime traffic near Harwich and the northern mouth of the Thames Estuary.
Øresund Bridge
On clear days, the massive bridge connecting Copenhagen and Malmo is often visible as you cross the strait.
Stockholm Archipelago
Thousands of tiny islands and rocky outcrops dotting the Baltic Sea near the Swedish capital.
The High Coast
The UNESCO World Heritage site 'Höga Kusten' where the land is still rising after the last ice age.
Gulf of Bothnia
Continuous views of the brackish sea and the rugged, indented coastline leading up to Skellefteå.
This is the preferred side for daytime flights. You'll track the Swedish coast for a significant portion of the trip. In early morning flights, be prepared for direct sun; pull the shade slightly but keep an eye out for the Stockholm archipelago. In summer, the 'Midnight Sun' effect means it stays light very late, highlighting the coastal cliffs.
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East Anglian Farmland
Aerial patterns of the patchwork fields of Essex and Suffolk immediately after takeoff from Stansted.
North Sea Wind Farms
Massive offshore renewable energy arrays visible as geometric grids in the blue waters.
Jutland Peninsula
The sandy western edge of Denmark as the flight crosses from the North Sea toward the Baltic.
Swedish Boreal Forest
An endless carpet of deep green taiga and shimmering lakes through central Sweden.
Northern Lights Potential
On winter night flights, this side faces north/northwest, offering the best chance to spot the Aurora Borealis.
Choose this side if you are flying at night during the winter months (October to March) for the best chance to see the Northern Lights. During the day, it offers a peaceful view of the vast Scandinavian interior. Sit behind the wing for unobstructed views of the sunset when flying in late afternoon.
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Get eSIMs for SwedenDistance: 1,851 km (1,150 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 28 min
Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Arrival: SFT (64.62480163574219, 21.076900482177734)
Route Type: International
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