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TMP → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (Tampere) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
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.
Turku Archipelago
View the intricate network of thousands of small islands off the southwestern coast of Finland shortly after takeoff.
Stockholm Archipelago
A stunning mosaic of over 30,000 islands and islets as the flight crosses the Swedish coast near Södermanland.
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.
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.
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.
Lake Vättern
Look out for Sweden's second-largest lake, a long and deep body of water that dominates the landscape of southern Sweden.
Jutland Peninsula
The flight path often passes over or near the Danish mainland, providing views of the flat, green agricultural landscape.
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.
North Norfolk Coast
The entry into UK airspace often provides a view of the beautiful sandy beaches and marshes of the Norfolk coastline.
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.
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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