London to Pula flight pathSTNPUY

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Flight time2h 15m
Distance790
Heading122° → 133°
Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 4.0 right

The right side offers the most dynamic scenery across the whole flight — glimpses of the Alps during cruise, and a dramatic coastal descent into Pula with the Adriatic and Istrian shoreline in view. The left side stays over flatter, less distinctive terrain for most of the route.

Takeoff · STNRIGHTEssex countryside, Thames Estuary glimpses, English Channel coastline near Kent
Landing · PUYRIGHTIstrian coastline, Adriatic Sea inlets, Brijuni Islands

Flight Path

Flight path overview

The route passes south of the main Alpine massif, offering distant views of the French and Swiss Alps on the right side before descending over the Po Valley and the northern Adriatic Sea toward Croatia.

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from London (right side) — Essex countryside, Thames Estuary glimpses, English Channel coastline near Kent

Takeoff from STN

RIGHT

Departing Stansted on runway 22, the aircraft turns southeast toward the Channel, putting the Essex countryside and eventually the French coast on the right side. The left side shows mostly flat East Anglian farmland with little variation.

Essex countrysideThames Estuary glimpsesEnglish Channel coastline near Kent

Landing at PUY

RIGHT

On approach into Pula the aircraft typically lands on runway 27, descending from the east over the Istrian peninsula. Passengers on the right side get sweeping views of the indented Adriatic coastline, small islands, and the turquoise water near Pula's harbor just before touchdown.

Istrian coastlineAdriatic Sea inletsBrijuni IslandsPula harbor

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About This Route

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

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Pula. The right side offers the most dynamic scenery across the whole flight — glimpses of the Alps during cruise, and a dramatic coastal descent into Pula with the Adriatic and Istrian shoreline in view. The left side stays over flatter, less distinctive terrain for most of the route.

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 turns southeast toward the Channel, putting the Essex countryside and eventually the French coast on the right side. The left side shows mostly flat East Anglian farmland with little variation. Notable sights include: Essex countryside, Thames Estuary glimpses, English Channel coastline near Kent.

What can I see when landing at Pula in Pula?

When landing at Pula (PUY), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Pula the aircraft typically lands on runway 27, descending from the east over the Istrian peninsula. Passengers on the right side get sweeping views of the indented Adriatic coastline, small islands, and the turquoise water near Pula's harbor just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Istrian coastline, Adriatic Sea inlets, Brijuni Islands, Pula harbor.

How long is the flight from London to Pula?

The flight from Stansted (STN) to Pula (PUY) takes 2h 15m.

What does the London to Pula flight path pass over?

The route passes south of the main Alpine massif, offering distant views of the French and Swiss Alps on the right side before descending over the Po Valley and the northern Adriatic Sea toward Croatia.