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STN → SOF
Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Sofia Airport (Sofia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft is superior for this route as it provides a front-row seat to the snow-capped Austrian Alps and a spectacular view of the Vitosha Mountain during the descent into Sofia.
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The Austrian Alps
The absolute peak of the journey, featuring dramatic jagged summits and glacial valleys across Austria.
Lake Constance
The massive 'Bodensee' creates a brilliant blue focal point where Germany, Switzerland, and Austria meet.
Salzburg & Lakes
The stunning Salzkammergut region with its deep blue alpine lakes nestled between steep mountain ridges.
Vitosha Mountain
The massive dome-shaped mountain that dominates the Sofia skyline, visible during the final banking turn into the airport.
This side is a photographer's dream for mountain landscapes. Aim for a window seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Alps. On clear winter days, the snow coverage makes the terrain exceptionally vivid.
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Thames Estuary
Clear views of the Kent and Essex coastlines and the North Sea transition shortly after departure.
Frankfurt am Main
The high-rise 'Mainhattan' skyline and the busy airport hub are often visible over Central Germany.
Bavarian Landscape
The rolling hills of Southern Germany and the winding path of the Danube River heading southeast.
Hungarian Plains
The vast, flat Pannonian Basin often reveals the sprawling urban footprint of Budapest in the distance.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side offers better views of the North Sea wind farms during the climb out of Stansted and the meandering Danube as you enter the Balkans.
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Get eSIMs for BulgariaDistance: 2,012 km (1,250 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 41 min
Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Arrival: SOF (42.69669342041016, 23.411436080932617)
Route Type: International
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