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BRU → LPA
Which side of the plane to sit from Brussels Airport (Brussels) to Gran Canaria Airport (Gran Canaria)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the French and Spanish coastlines, the Picos de Europa mountain range, and a spectacular first look at the neighboring Canary Islands during the descent.
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Loire Valley
Aerial views of the winding Loire River and the historic chateaux of central-western France shortly after departure.
Bay of Biscay
A vast crossing of the deep blue Atlantic gulf between the coasts of France and Northern Spain.
Picos de Europa
The dramatic, snow-capped limestone peaks of the Cantabrian Mountains as the flight enters Spanish airspace.
Galician Rías
The unique, fjord-like coastal inlets of Northwest Spain, known for their rugged beauty and emerald waters.
Eastern Canary Islands
Distant but clear views of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura's volcanic landscapes as you approach Gran Canaria.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind the aircraft, providing better lighting for photos of the Spanish coast. On the final approach into LPA, this side typically faces the coastline and the capital city, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Keep an eye out for Teide on Tenerife in the distance if the air is clear.
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Brittany Coastline
Distant views of the rugged French western peninsula and its numerous islands if the flight takes a westerly path.
Atlantic Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the ocean horizon, perfect for watching the sun set over the water on afternoon flights.
Roque Nublo
The iconic volcanic monolith and the central mountainous highlands of Gran Canaria during the final descent.
Maspalomas Dunes
The famous golden sand dunes at the southern tip of the island, often visible if the plane circles for a northern approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to experience a sunset over the Atlantic. During the landing phase at Gran Canaria Airport, this side provides the most dramatic views of the island's rugged interior and the mountainous terrain that characterizes the 'miniature continent'.
Book Hotels in Gran CanariaDistance: 3,051 km (1,896 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 35 min
Departure: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)
Arrival: LPA (27.931900024414062, -15.38659954071045)
Route Type: International
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