The left side wins primarily due to the scenic departure over the Mediterranean coast and Pyrenees foothills near Reus, since the rest of the flight — cruising over central France and descending into the flat English countryside — offers little dramatic terrain on either side.
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Flight Path
Reus to London is 743 miles (1,196 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Central French countryside near the Massif Central foothills, the Loire river valley, and the flat agricultural plains of northern France before crossing the English Channel near the Kent or Sussex coast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from REU
LEFTDeparting REU and climbing north, passengers on the left get a brief but striking view of the Mediterranean coastline near Tarragona and the Costa Daurada, with the foothills of the Pyrenees visible on the horizon to the northwest as the aircraft climbs out over Catalonia.
Landing at STN
RIGHTOn approach into Stansted from the northeast, the right side offers fleeting views of the flat Essex and Cambridgeshire countryside with patchwork fields and small rivers, though no major landmarks are visible this far from London.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Reus (REU) to Stansted (STN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Reus to London. The left side wins primarily due to the scenic departure over the Mediterranean coast and Pyrenees foothills near Reus, since the rest of the flight — cruising over central France and descending into the flat English countryside — offers little dramatic terrain on either side.
What can I see during takeoff from Reus in Reus?
During takeoff from Reus (REU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing REU and climbing north, passengers on the left get a brief but striking view of the Mediterranean coastline near Tarragona and the Costa Daurada, with the foothills of the Pyrenees visible on the horizon to the northwest as the aircraft climbs out over Catalonia. Notable sights include: Costa Daurada coastline, Tarragona harbor, Pyrenees foothills, Ebro delta lowlands.
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 into Stansted from the northeast, the right side offers fleeting views of the flat Essex and Cambridgeshire countryside with patchwork fields and small rivers, though no major landmarks are visible this far from London. Notable sights include: Essex farmland patchwork, small river valleys, Stansted airport perimeter, distant Cambridgeshire fens.
How long is the flight from Reus to London?
The flight from Reus (REU) to Stansted (STN) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 743 miles (1,196 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Reus to London flight path pass over?
Central French countryside near the Massif Central foothills, the Loire river valley, and the flat agricultural plains of northern France before crossing the English Channel near the Kent or Sussex coast.