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CRL → LPA
Which side of the plane to sit from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (Charleroi) to Gran Canaria Airport (Gran Canaria)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is favored primarily for the spectacular approach into the Canary Islands, offering a direct view of Spain's highest peak, Mount Teide on Tenerife, and the rugged northern cliffs of Gran Canaria.
Bay of Biscay
Expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic as the flight crosses the corner of the French and Spanish coast.
Picos de Europa
The sharp limestone massifs of Northern Spain are often visible shortly after crossing the coast.
Portuguese Coastline
Distant views of the Atlantic seaboard and the major river mouths of the Iberian Peninsula.
Mount Teide
The flight's highlight: the massive volcanic peak of Tenerife rising above the clouds during the final 20 minutes.
Las Palmas City
A great view of Gran Canaria's capital city and the 'La Isleta' peninsula during the descent into LPA.
The right side is essential for seeing Mount Teide, which is one of the most iconic sights in European aviation. In the afternoon, the sun will be on this side, so keep your window shade ready, but the sunset views over the Atlantic can be breathtaking.
Paris Basin
Shortly after takeoff from CRL, look for the sprawling urban landscape of Paris to the south.
The Pyrenees
Dramatic views of the jagged, often snow-capped peaks separating France and Spain.
Castilian Plateau
The vast, arid, and golden-hued landscape of central Spain's high-altitude Meseta.
African Coastline
On clear days during descent, the Saharan coastline of Morocco and Western Sahara is visible across the water.
Fuerteventura
The distant silhouette of Fuerteventura may appear on the eastern horizon during the final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. This side is superior for observing the transition from the green fields of Northern Europe to the dry, red earth of central Spain and the distant haze of the African continent.
Distance: 3,012 km (1,872 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 33 min
Departure: CRL (50.459202000000005, 4.4538199999999994)
Arrival: LPA (27.931900024414062, -15.38659954071045)
Route Type: International
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