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STN → SZG
Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Salzburg Airport (Salzburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the winding Rhine River valley, the dense forests of Central Europe, and the spectacular panorama of the Northern Limestone Alps upon descent into Salzburg.
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Ardennes & Eifel Forests
Rolling hills and deep green valleys of the Belgian Ardennes transitioning into the Eifel range in Germany.
Rhine River Valley
The winding Rhine river featuring steep vineyard slopes and medieval hilltop castles between Bonn and Frankfurt.
Lake Chiemsee
A massive, stunning blue lake known as the 'Bavarian Sea', located just west of the Austrian border.
The Northern Limestone Alps
A breathtaking wall of jagged limestone peaks and the massive Untersberg mountain during the final approach.
The right side is the prime choice for Alpine scenery. During the final 20 minutes of flight, the mountain range dominates the horizon to the south. For morning flights, use a window shade or polarized sunglasses to manage the bright sun reflecting off the clouds or snow-capped peaks.
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English Channel Crossing
Aerial views of the busy shipping lanes and the white cliffs of the Kent coastline as you depart the UK.
Low Country Urbanism
Dense patterns of Belgian and Dutch cities including the intricate port of Antwerp and the Brussels suburbs.
Bavarian Heartland
Vast stretches of structured German farmland and traditional red-roofed villages typical of the region.
Salzburg Cityscape
During a Runway 15 approach, the left side often gets a sweeping view of Hohensalzburg Fortress and the historic Old Town.
Sit on the left if you want a chance to see the historic center of Salzburg during the final turn for landing. This side also avoids direct glare during afternoon flights heading southeast. Keep an eye out for the distinctive Allianz Arena near Munich if the flight path tracks slightly north.
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Get eSIMs for AustriaDistance: 1,021 km (634 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Arrival: SZG (47.7933006287, 13.0043001175)
Route Type: International
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