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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is superior for this route as it offers views of the Sudetes mountains at departure, the dense urban sprawl of the Ruhr Valley, the Rhine River, and the best opportunity to see the London skyline during the approach to Stansted.

Left Side Highlights
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Karkonosze Mountains

Shortly after takeoff, look south to see the snowy peaks of the Sudetes range and the highest peak, Śnieżka.

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The Ruhr Metropolis

A massive grid of interconnected German cities including Dortmund, Essen, and Duisburg creates an impressive industrial landscape.

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The Rhine River

Visible as a wide, winding silver ribbon cutting through the western German landscape near the Dutch border.

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Brussels & Antwerp

On clear days, the dense urban centers and architectural patterns of northern Belgium are clearly visible.

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London Skyline

If the flight approaches from the south or enters a holding pattern, you can see the Shard, Canary Wharf, and the Thames.

For the best experience, choose a seat behind the wing to avoid engine obstruction. Morning flights (departing 06:00-09:00) offer soft light on the mountains, while evening flights provide stunning sunsets over the wing as you head west. If landing on Runway 22, the left side is essential for seeing the City of London in the distance.

Right Side Highlights
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Harz National Park

Look north over central Germany to spot the Brocken peak and the deep green forests of the Harz range.

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Dutch Coastline

The intricate network of canals, polders, and the sandy beaches of the Zeeland region appear as you reach the North Sea.

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North Sea Wind Farms

Massive offshore arrays of wind turbines are visible as small white dots in the turquoise and grey waters.

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Port of Felixstowe

As you cross into UK airspace, the colorful mosaic of the UK's largest container port is visible on the Suffolk coast.

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East Anglian Countryside

The final descent offers views of the geometric patchwork of yellow and green fields characteristic of eastern England.

The right side is excellent for photography during midday flights as the sun is positioned on the opposite side of the aircraft, reducing glare. Keep your eyes peeled as you cross the English coast for the historic Martello towers and the unique geography of the Orford Ness shingle spit.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,153 km (716 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min

Departure: WRO (51.10269927979999, 16.885799408)

Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)

Route Type: International

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