London to Menorca flight pathSTNMAH

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Flight time2h 20m
Distance852
Heading166° → 168°
Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.5 right

The left side edges ahead thanks to the Mediterranean approach into Menorca, with its rocky coastline and turquoise coves, plus fleeting cruise-phase views toward the French Alps and Mediterranean coast near Marseille that outweigh the brief London glimpse on the right during takeoff.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

London to Menorca is 852 miles (1,371 km), a flight of about 2 hours 20 minutes.

Central France's rolling farmland giving way to the Rhone valley, distant foothills of the French Alps, and the Mediterranean coastline near Marseille before crossing open sea toward the Balearic Islands

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from London (right side) — Thames Estuary, London skyline (Canary Wharf), Essex countryside patchwork

Takeoff from STN

RIGHT

Departing Stansted on runway 22, the aircraft climbs southwest before turning south toward France, giving right-side passengers a brief glimpse of the Thames Estuary and London's eastern skyline including Canary Wharf's towers before the city falls away.

Thames EstuaryLondon skylineEssex countryside patchwork
STN StanstedHub for Ryanair

Landing at MAH

LEFT

On approach to Menorca's runway 19 from the north, the descent path curves over the Mediterranean, letting left-side passengers see the island's rugged northern coastline, turquoise coves, and whitewashed towns before touchdown.

Menorca's northern coastlineCala Tirant and rocky headlandsMahon harbor inletturquoise Mediterranean shallows
MAH MenorcaMenorca, Spain

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Stansted (STN) to Menorca (MAH)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Menorca. The left side edges ahead thanks to the Mediterranean approach into Menorca, with its rocky coastline and turquoise coves, plus fleeting cruise-phase views toward the French Alps and Mediterranean coast near Marseille that outweigh the brief London glimpse on the right during takeoff.

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 before turning south toward France, giving right-side passengers a brief glimpse of the Thames Estuary and London's eastern skyline including Canary Wharf's towers before the city falls away. Notable sights include: Thames Estuary, London skyline (Canary Wharf), Essex countryside patchwork.

What can I see when landing at Menorca in Menorca?

When landing at Menorca (MAH), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to Menorca's runway 19 from the north, the descent path curves over the Mediterranean, letting left-side passengers see the island's rugged northern coastline, turquoise coves, and whitewashed towns before touchdown. Notable sights include: Menorca's northern coastline, Cala Tirant and rocky headlands, Mahon harbor inlet, turquoise Mediterranean shallows.

How long is the flight from London to Menorca?

The flight from Stansted (STN) to Menorca (MAH) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 852 miles (1,371 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the London to Menorca flight path pass over?

Central France's rolling farmland giving way to the Rhone valley, distant foothills of the French Alps, and the Mediterranean coastline near Marseille before crossing open sea toward the Balearic Islands