The left side tracks the more geographically varied portion of the route — interior Spain's plateau and mountain ranges during cruise, plus the Anti-Atlas terrain on final approach — while the right side is dominated by long stretches of open Atlantic and Bay of Biscay with few distinguishing features.
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Flight Path
London to Agadir is 1,569 miles (2,525 km), a flight of about 3 hours 50 minutes.
Central Spanish plateau near Madrid, the Sierra Morena foothills, and the Strait of Gibraltar separating Spain from Morocco are visible along the flight path before the route continues over the Moroccan Atlantic coastal plain.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase

Takeoff from STN
LEFTAs the aircraft climbs out of Stansted on runway 22 and turns south, the left side offers glimpses of the Essex countryside and, further along, the edge of the London conurbation before the route heads toward the Channel. The right side mostly shows flat East Anglian farmland with little variation.
Landing at AGA
LEFTOn approach into Agadir, the aircraft typically comes in from the north over the coastal plain before turning toward runway 27; the left side reveals the rugged foothills of the Anti-Atlas mountains rising inland, giving strong terrain contrast against the flat coast. The right side mainly shows open Atlantic Ocean with little variation.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Stansted (STN) to Al Massira Airport (AGA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Agadir. The left side tracks the more geographically varied portion of the route — interior Spain's plateau and mountain ranges during cruise, plus the Anti-Atlas terrain on final approach — while the right side is dominated by long stretches of open Atlantic and Bay of Biscay with few distinguishing features.
What can I see during takeoff from Stansted in London?
During takeoff from Stansted (STN), sit on the Left side for the best views. As the aircraft climbs out of Stansted on runway 22 and turns south, the left side offers glimpses of the Essex countryside and, further along, the edge of the London conurbation before the route heads toward the Channel. The right side mostly shows flat East Anglian farmland with little variation. Notable sights include: Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex farmland patchwork, distant London suburbs, Thames Estuary sheen.
What can I see when landing at Al Massira Airport in Agadir?
When landing at Al Massira Airport (AGA), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Agadir, the aircraft typically comes in from the north over the coastal plain before turning toward runway 27; the left side reveals the rugged foothills of the Anti-Atlas mountains rising inland, giving strong terrain contrast against the flat coast. The right side mainly shows open Atlantic Ocean with little variation. Notable sights include: Anti-Atlas foothills, Souss river valley, Agadir's coastal urban sprawl, Atlantic shoreline.
How long is the flight from London to Agadir?
The flight from Stansted (STN) to Al Massira Airport (AGA) takes about 3 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,569 miles (2,525 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Agadir flight path pass over?
Central Spanish plateau near Madrid, the Sierra Morena foothills, and the Strait of Gibraltar separating Spain from Morocco are visible along the flight path before the route continues over the Moroccan Atlantic coastal plain.