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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a superior perspective of the sprawling Swedish archipelago and offers a significantly better chance of spotting the London skyline and the Thames Estuary during the descent into Stansted.

Left Side Highlights
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Turku Archipelago

View the intricate network of thousands of small islands off the southwestern coast of Finland shortly after takeoff.

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Stockholm Archipelago

A stunning mosaic of over 30,000 islands and islets as the flight crosses the Swedish coast near Södermanland.

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Öland and Gotland

On clear days, the large Swedish islands of Gotland and the long strip of Öland are visible in the distance across the Baltic.

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Wadden Sea

As the plane nears the UK, you may catch glimpses of the Dutch coast and the unique tidal flats of the Wadden Sea.

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London Skyline

During the approach into Stansted, especially if landing on Runway 22, the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf and the Shard are often visible to the south.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. The first 30 minutes offer the best views of the Finnish and Swedish coastlines. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for potential views of the Thames and London's iconic landmarks in the distance.

Right Side Highlights
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Lake Vättern

Look out for Sweden's second-largest lake, a long and deep body of water that dominates the landscape of southern Sweden.

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Jutland Peninsula

The flight path often passes over or near the Danish mainland, providing views of the flat, green agricultural landscape.

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North Sea Wind Farms

Massive offshore wind arrays, such as Horns Rev or those in the English sector, appear as white dots on the blue water.

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North Norfolk Coast

The entry into UK airspace often provides a view of the beautiful sandy beaches and marshes of the Norfolk coastline.

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East Anglian Countryside

The final descent offers a classic view of the patchwork fields and rural villages of Essex and Suffolk.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the golden hour over the North Sea. Watch for the dramatic transition from the deep blue Baltic Sea to the green fields of Denmark. Use a map app to identify the specific offshore wind farms which are particularly impressive from high altitude.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,763 km (1,095 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 21 min

Departure: TMP (61.414100646973, 23.604400634766)

Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)

Route Type: International

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