The left side captures the scenic backbone of the route — the Alps during cruise, the Adriatic coastline, and finally the cliffs of Zakynthos on approach — while the right side mostly shows open sea and flatter terrain.
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Flight Path
London to Zakynthos is 1,397 miles (2,248 km), a flight of about 3 hours 40 minutes.
French Alps foothills, Adriatic Sea crossing near the Italian-Albanian coast, Ionian Sea islands approaching Greece
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from STN
LEFTDeparting Stansted on runway 22, the climb-out banks the aircraft onto a southeasterly track, putting the left side facing the emerging cruise route toward the Alps and continental Europe. The right side mostly shows flat East Anglian farmland receding behind.
Landing at ZTH
LEFTOn approach to Zakynthos runway 34 from the south, the aircraft tracks up the west side of the island, giving left-side passengers a view of the dramatic limestone cliffs and turquoise coves of the island's west coast before the final turn to land. The right side mainly faces the flatter eastern agricultural plain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Stansted (STN) to Zakinthos Dionysios Solomos (ZTH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Zakynthos. The left side captures the scenic backbone of the route — the Alps during cruise, the Adriatic coastline, and finally the cliffs of Zakynthos on approach — while the right side mostly shows open sea and flatter terrain.
What can I see during takeoff from Stansted in London?
During takeoff from Stansted (STN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Stansted on runway 22, the climb-out banks the aircraft onto a southeasterly track, putting the left side facing the emerging cruise route toward the Alps and continental Europe. The right side mostly shows flat East Anglian farmland receding behind. Notable sights include: Essex countryside, distant Thames Estuary, London's outer suburbs on the horizon.
What can I see when landing at Zakinthos Dionysios Solomos in Zakynthos?
When landing at Zakinthos Dionysios Solomos (ZTH), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to Zakynthos runway 34 from the south, the aircraft tracks up the west side of the island, giving left-side passengers a view of the dramatic limestone cliffs and turquoise coves of the island's west coast before the final turn to land. The right side mainly faces the flatter eastern agricultural plain. Notable sights include: Zakynthos limestone cliffs, turquoise Ionian coves, Zakynthos town and harbor, olive-grove hillsides.
How long is the flight from London to Zakynthos?
The flight from Stansted (STN) to Zakinthos Dionysios Solomos (ZTH) takes about 3 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,397 miles (2,248 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Zakynthos flight path pass over?
French Alps foothills, Adriatic Sea crossing near the Italian-Albanian coast, Ionian Sea islands approaching Greece