The right side captures the only real visual interest on this short, flat route — a fleeting Berlin skyline view at departure and a glimpse of Cambridge's spires during the Stansted approach — while the left side offers only featureless farmland for the entire flight.
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Flight Path
Berlin to London is 563 miles (906 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Flat North German and Dutch lowlands, followed by a short crossing of the southern North Sea before reaching the English coast near Essex.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BER
RIGHTDeparting BER on runway 24 toward the WSW, the initial climb keeps Berlin's city center on the right side of the aircraft, giving a brief but recognizable skyline view before the plane turns onto its westbound routing.
Landing at STN
RIGHTOn the approach into STN from the northeast on runway 22, the right side offers glimpses of the Cambridgeshire countryside and the historic city of Cambridge before the final turn onto the Stansted approach path.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Stansted (STN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Berlin to London. The right side captures the only real visual interest on this short, flat route — a fleeting Berlin skyline view at departure and a glimpse of Cambridge's spires during the Stansted approach — while the left side offers only featureless farmland for the entire flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Berlin Brandenburg in Berlin?
During takeoff from Berlin Brandenburg (BER), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing BER on runway 24 toward the WSW, the initial climb keeps Berlin's city center on the right side of the aircraft, giving a brief but recognizable skyline view before the plane turns onto its westbound routing. Notable sights include: Fernsehturm (TV Tower), Spree River, Tiergarten park.
What can I see when landing at Stansted in London?
When landing at Stansted (STN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the approach into STN from the northeast on runway 22, the right side offers glimpses of the Cambridgeshire countryside and the historic city of Cambridge before the final turn onto the Stansted approach path. Notable sights include: Cambridge skyline, River Cam, patchwork farmland of East Anglia.
How long is the flight from Berlin to London?
The flight from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Stansted (STN) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 563 miles (906 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Berlin to London flight path pass over?
Flat North German and Dutch lowlands, followed by a short crossing of the southern North Sea before reaching the English coast near Essex.