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SZG → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Salzburg Airport (Salzburg) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic departure with views of the Northern Limestone Alps and a scenic approach into the UK over the Thames Estuary.
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Northern Limestone Alps
Dramatic limestone peaks and valleys immediately visible after takeoff from Salzburg.
Lake Chiemsee
Known as the 'Bavarian Sea', this large lake features several islands and historic palaces.
The Ardennes
Rolling hills and dense forest cover across eastern Belgium and Luxembourg.
Thames Estuary
Views of the busy shipping lanes and the meeting of the river and the North Sea.
Distant London Skyline
On clear days during the descent, the Shard and Canary Wharf are visible to the southwest.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Alps right after departure. For morning flights, this side will be shaded, reducing glare for photography. Watch for the 'Maunsell Sea Forts' in the Thames Estuary during the final descent into Stansted if the flight path approaches from the south.
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Munich Cityscape
The capital of Bavaria and the Allianz Arena are often visible shortly after crossing the border.
Upper Middle Rhine Valley
A UNESCO site famous for its steep vineyards and numerous medieval castles.
The Ruhr Area
The dense urban and industrial sprawl of Germany's historic manufacturing heartland.
North Sea Wind Farms
Massive offshore turbine arrays visible as the flight crosses from the Netherlands toward the UK.
East Anglian Coastline
The flat, picturesque patchwork fields and marshes of the Suffolk and Essex coast.
The right side is excellent for seeing the Rhine River and major German cities like Cologne. In the afternoon, expect more direct sunlight on this side. If the plane lands toward the West, the right side provides a great view of the typical English countryside surrounding the airport.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 1,021 km (634 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: SZG (47.7933006287, 13.0043001175)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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