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CGN → TFS
Which side of the plane to sit from Cologne Bonn Airport (Cologne) to Tenerife South Airport (Tenerife)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more diverse range of landforms, including a cross-section of the Pyrenees, the arid Spanish interior, and the first glimpses of the African coastline and neighboring Canary Islands.
The Pyrenees
Cross the dramatic snow-capped border between France and Spain, featuring sharp ridges and deep glacial valleys.
Spanish Meseta
View the high-altitude plateau of central Spain, characterized by red-earthed plains and ancient castled towns near Madrid.
Moroccan Coastline
On clear days, see the edge of the African continent and the distant silhouettes of the Atlas Mountains.
Fuerteventura & Gran Canaria
Observe the volcanic landscapes of the eastern Canary Islands as the plane begins its final descent sequence.
Strait of Gibraltar
A distant but distinct view of the narrow gap where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh direct sun of the southern route. This side is superior for identifying the other Canary Islands during the approach. Keep an eye out approximately 1.5 hours into the flight for the best mountain views.
Bay of Biscay
The rugged western coastline of France and the transition into the deep blue Atlantic waters.
Portuguese Coast
Distant views of the cliffs and beaches of Portugal as the flight path parallels the Iberian Peninsula.
Madeira Archipelago
The lush, green volcanic peaks of Madeira and Porto Santo often emerge from the clouds mid-Atlantic.
Mount Teide
An unbeatable view of Spain's highest peak as you bank toward the southern airport of Tenerife.
Atlantic Sunsets
On evening flights, this side provides front-row seats to spectacular ocean sunsets over the horizon.
Choose the right side if you are flying in the late afternoon for incredible sunset views. On the final approach to TFS, the right side often gets a closer, more dramatic view of the Teide volcano's massive caldera before the plane turns to align with the runway.
Distance: 3,224 km (2,003 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 48 min
Departure: CGN (50.8658981323, 7.1427397728)
Arrival: TFS (28.044500351, -16.5725002289)
Route Type: International
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