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Our Recommendation
8.8

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.

Right Side Highlights
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Bay of Biscay

Expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic as the flight crosses the corner of the French and Spanish coast.

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Picos de Europa

The sharp limestone massifs of Northern Spain are often visible shortly after crossing the coast.

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Portuguese Coastline

Distant views of the Atlantic seaboard and the major river mouths of the Iberian Peninsula.

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Mount Teide

The flight's highlight: the massive volcanic peak of Tenerife rising above the clouds during the final 20 minutes.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
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Paris Basin

Shortly after takeoff from CRL, look for the sprawling urban landscape of Paris to the south.

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The Pyrenees

Dramatic views of the jagged, often snow-capped peaks separating France and Spain.

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Castilian Plateau

The vast, arid, and golden-hued landscape of central Spain's high-altitude Meseta.

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African Coastline

On clear days during descent, the Saharan coastline of Morocco and Western Sahara is visible across the water.

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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.

Top Activities in Gran Canaria
Route Information

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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