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SXF → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Berlin-Schönefeld Airport (Berlin) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the industrial heartland of Germany and the scenic Belgian coastline, plus a higher probability of seeing the London skyline during the approach into Stansted.
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Southern Berlin
Aerial views of Berlin's southern suburbs and the expansive Grunewald forest shortly after takeoff.
Harz Mountains
Distal views of Northern Germany's highest mountain range, often snow-capped in winter months.
Rhine River
A clear view of the winding Rhine as you cross from Germany into the Benelux region.
Port of Zeebrugge
The massive industrial infrastructure of the Belgian coast and its busy shipping lanes.
London Skyline
On clear days during the descent, look out for The Shard and the City of London as the plane turns for Stansted.
Sit on the left for the best chance of spotting the Thames Estuary and London in the distance during the typical STN arrival pattern. For evening flights, this side catches the sunset over Western Europe during the summer months. Keep an eye out for the distinctive Harz mountain peaks about 20 minutes into the flight.
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Berlin TV Tower
Spectacular views of central Berlin and the iconic Fernsehturm if departing towards the west.
IJsselmeer
The vast enclosed bay in the Netherlands, visible with its surrounding reclaimed polder lands.
North Sea Wind Farms
Massive arrays of offshore wind turbines standing in the shallow waters of the North Sea.
Felixstowe Port
The UK's largest container port and the colorful crane structures along the Suffolk coast.
East Anglian Countryside
The patchwork quilt of green fields and historic villages characteristic of Essex and Suffolk.
Choose the right side if you want the best view of Berlin's city center immediately after takeoff. It is also excellent for viewing the complex network of Dutch dikes and the geometric patterns of offshore wind farms. During morning flights, this side will be in the shade, providing better conditions for photography without glare.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 907 km (564 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: SXF (52.380001, 13.5225)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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