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ALC → TFS
Which side of the plane to sit from Alicante International Airport (Alicante) to Tenerife South Airport (Tenerife)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a spectacular journey over the Sierra Nevada, the Strait of Gibraltar, the Moroccan coast, and an incredible 'island-hopping' view of the Canary archipelago before landing.
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Sierra Nevada Mountains
View the snow-capped Mulhacén, the highest peak on mainland Spain, shortly after passing Murcia.
Rock of Gibraltar
A clear view of the iconic limestone monolith and the narrow passage between Europe and Africa.
Moroccan Rif Mountains
The rugged coastline and mountain ranges of North Africa are visible across the Alboran Sea.
Lanzarote & Fuerteventura
As you enter Canary airspace, see the unique volcanic craters and red soils of the easternmost islands.
Gran Canaria
Get a perfect aerial view of the diverse landscapes and the Maspalomas dunes just before reaching Tenerife.
Sit on the left for the most diverse geography. For morning flights, this side provides great lighting without direct sun glare. Ensure you are alert about 45 minutes before landing to catch the other Canary Islands as they appear in succession.
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Costa Blanca & Salt Lakes
Beautiful views of the pink-hued Torrevieja salt lakes and the Mediterranean coast during the initial climb.
Andalusian Countryside
Look down at the 'sea of olives' and the rolling agricultural plains of the Guadalquivir valley.
The Atlantic Transition
Watch the coastline fade away at the Gulf of Cadiz as the flight begins its long overwater leg.
Mount Teide
Spain's highest peak is often visible on the right during the final approach descent into Tenerife South.
Choose the right side if you are flying in the late afternoon to enjoy a stunning Atlantic sunset. While there is more open ocean on this side, the final approach often offers an imposing view of Mount Teide rising above the clouds.
Book Hotels in TenerifeDistance: 1,871 km (1,163 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 30 min
Departure: ALC (38.28219985961914, -0.5581560134887695)
Arrival: TFS (28.044500351, -16.5725002289)
Route Type: Domestic
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