The right side offers the only real terrain variety on this short flight: a fleeting Channel coastline view at departure, a distant look at the Alps during the French/Swiss crossing, and the Apennine foothills framing the Bologna approach, while the left side stays over flat plains throughout.
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Flight Path
London to Bologna is 717 miles (1,155 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Eastern France's rolling countryside, the western edge of the Alps near the Rhône valley, and the entry into the flat Po Valley of northern Italy
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from STN
RIGHTDeparting Stansted on runway 22, the aircraft climbs southwest over the flat Essex countryside before turning southeast toward France. Neither side offers much drama here, but the right side gives a brief glimpse of the Thames Estuary and the English Channel coastline near Dover as the route bends toward the continent.
Landing at BLQ
RIGHTOn approach to Bologna's runway 30, the aircraft descends over the flat Po Valley from the north, but the right side reveals the green foothills of the Apennines rising just south of the city as the plane banks in for landing. The left side mostly shows featureless agricultural plains.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Stansted (STN) to Bologna (BLQ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Bologna. The right side offers the only real terrain variety on this short flight: a fleeting Channel coastline view at departure, a distant look at the Alps during the French/Swiss crossing, and the Apennine foothills framing the Bologna approach, while the left side stays over flat plains throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Stansted in London?
During takeoff from Stansted (STN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Stansted on runway 22, the aircraft climbs southwest over the flat Essex countryside before turning southeast toward France. Neither side offers much drama here, but the right side gives a brief glimpse of the Thames Estuary and the English Channel coastline near Dover as the route bends toward the continent. Notable sights include: Essex farmland, Thames Estuary, English Channel, Kent coastline.
What can I see when landing at Bologna in Bologna?
When landing at Bologna (BLQ), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to Bologna's runway 30, the aircraft descends over the flat Po Valley from the north, but the right side reveals the green foothills of the Apennines rising just south of the city as the plane banks in for landing. The left side mostly shows featureless agricultural plains. Notable sights include: Apennine foothills, Po Valley farmland, Bologna's red-roofed old town, Reno River.
How long is the flight from London to Bologna?
The flight from Stansted (STN) to Bologna (BLQ) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 717 miles (1,155 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Bologna flight path pass over?
Eastern France's rolling countryside, the western edge of the Alps near the Rhône valley, and the entry into the flat Po Valley of northern Italy