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XRY → STN
Which side of the plane to sit from Jerez Airport (Jerez) to London Stansted Airport (London)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of diverse Spanish mountain ranges, the historic Loire Valley in France, and the best vantage point for the London skyline during the descent into Stansted.
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Andalusian Countryside
The golden plains and rolling olive groves of the Guadalquivir valley near Seville.
Picos de Europa
The dramatic limestone peaks of the Cantabrian Mountains as you exit the Spanish mainland.
Loire Valley
The winding Loire River and the famous vineyard regions of central-western France.
Normandy Coast
Views of the historic D-Day landing beaches and the white cliffs near Dieppe.
London Skyline
If the flight path follows the standard approach, you will see the Shard, the Gherkin, and the Thames to the west.
The right side is ideal for landmark spotting. Specifically, look for the Picos de Europa roughly 45 minutes after takeoff. During the descent into Stansted, the flight often turns over London or Essex, providing a panoramic view of the UK capital's skyscrapers on the horizon.
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Gulf of Cádiz
Expansive views of the Atlantic coastline and the historic port of Cádiz immediately after departure.
Portuguese Border
Views of the rugged Serra da Estrela mountains in Portugal visible on the western horizon.
Bay of Biscay
A vast crossing of the deep blue Atlantic as the flight transitions from Northern Spain to Western France.
Brittany Peninsula
The jagged, lighthouse-dotted coastline of westernmost France as you cross the English Channel.
The Solent
Aerial view of the Isle of Wight and the busy shipping lanes between the island and Southampton.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. It is the best side for spotting the Needles and the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight. Keep your camera ready as you cross the French coast for dramatic sea-and-land contrast.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 1,755 km (1,091 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: XRY (36.74459838867188, -6.060110092163086)
Arrival: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Route Type: International
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