Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: Mälaren and Stockholm archipelago during departure, then the North Sea and continental coastlines during the mid-flight cruise over the North Sea. Left seats offer good landing views but miss the stronger departure scenery.
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Flight Path
Vasteras to London is 827 miles (1,331 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
North Sea crossing with occasional visibility of the Danish coast (Jutland peninsula) to the south, and the southern coast of Sweden visible to the north during the crossing. The flight passes over open water for approximately 90 minutes of the journey.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from VST
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of Mälaren lake immediately west of Västerås, and the Stockholm archipelago region to the north. The aircraft departs westbound, so right seats face toward the most visually interesting water features during climb-out.
Landing at STN
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of the Essex coastline, the Thames estuary, and the North Sea approaches as the aircraft descends toward Stansted from the northeast. The final approach path offers clear sightlines to these major water features and the flat East Anglian landscape.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Vasteras (VST) to Stansted (STN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vasteras to London. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: Mälaren and Stockholm archipelago during departure, then the North Sea and continental coastlines during the mid-flight cruise over the North Sea. Left seats offer good landing views but miss the stronger departure scenery.
What can I see during takeoff from Vasteras in Vasteras?
During takeoff from Vasteras (VST), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Mälaren lake immediately west of Västerås, and the Stockholm archipelago region to the north. The aircraft departs westbound, so right seats face toward the most visually interesting water features during climb-out. Notable sights include: Mälaren lake (large freshwater body directly visible), Stockholm archipelago islands (northeast), Uppland forests (south and west).
What can I see when landing at Stansted in London?
When landing at Stansted (STN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Essex coastline, the Thames estuary, and the North Sea approaches as the aircraft descends toward Stansted from the northeast. The final approach path offers clear sightlines to these major water features and the flat East Anglian landscape. Notable sights include: Thames estuary (major water feature), North Sea coast near Great Yarmouth (northeast), East Anglian flatlands, Essex marshes and agricultural fields.
How long is the flight from Vasteras to London?
The flight from Vasteras (VST) to Stansted (STN) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 827 miles (1,331 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Vasteras to London flight path pass over?
North Sea crossing with occasional visibility of the Danish coast (Jutland peninsula) to the south, and the southern coast of Sweden visible to the north during the crossing. The flight passes over open water for approximately 90 minutes of the journey.