The left side wins overall thanks to the dramatic Dubrovnik coastline and Adriatic islands during takeoff, which outweighs the brief distant London view on landing; the right side is comparatively flat and featureless for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Dubrovnik to London is 1,059 miles (1,703 km), a flight of about 2 hours 50 minutes.
Route crosses the Dinaric Alps and Slovenian karst plateau, then passes near the eastern Alps of Austria before continuing over southern Germany and the Rhine valley toward the English Channel and East Anglia.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DBV
LEFTDeparting DBV on runway 29 climbs northwest, and the left side gives a sweeping view back over Dubrovnik's old town, the walled harbor, and the Elaphiti Islands scattered across the turquoise Adriatic. The right side mostly shows the rugged but less distinctive limestone hills of the Dalmatian hinterland.
Landing at STN
RIGHTOn approach to Stansted's runway 22 from the northeast, the right side offers a distant but recognizable glimpse of the London skyline and the Thames estuary to the south, while the left side over Essex shows only flat farmland with no distinct landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Stansted (STN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubrovnik to London. The left side wins overall thanks to the dramatic Dubrovnik coastline and Adriatic islands during takeoff, which outweighs the brief distant London view on landing; the right side is comparatively flat and featureless for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Dubrovnik in Dubrovnik?
During takeoff from Dubrovnik (DBV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing DBV on runway 29 climbs northwest, and the left side gives a sweeping view back over Dubrovnik's old town, the walled harbor, and the Elaphiti Islands scattered across the turquoise Adriatic. The right side mostly shows the rugged but less distinctive limestone hills of the Dalmatian hinterland. Notable sights include: Dubrovnik Old Town and city walls, Lokrum Island, Elaphiti Islands, Adriatic coastline cliffs.
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 approach to Stansted's runway 22 from the northeast, the right side offers a distant but recognizable glimpse of the London skyline and the Thames estuary to the south, while the left side over Essex shows only flat farmland with no distinct landmarks. Notable sights include: Distant London skyline (Shard, City towers), Thames Estuary, patchwork Essex farmland.
How long is the flight from Dubrovnik to London?
The flight from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Stansted (STN) takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,059 miles (1,703 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dubrovnik to London flight path pass over?
Route crosses the Dinaric Alps and Slovenian karst plateau, then passes near the eastern Alps of Austria before continuing over southern Germany and the Rhine valley toward the English Channel and East Anglia.