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ERF → TFS
Which side of the plane to sit from Erfurt Airport (Erfurt) to Tenerife South Airport (Tenerife)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior sequence of terrestrial landmarks including the high peaks of the Pyrenees and the dramatic approach past the neighboring Canary Islands.
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Thuringian Forest
Immediately after takeoff, enjoy lush green views of Germany's central highlands.
The Pyrenees
Spectacular views of the high mountain border between France and Spain.
Spanish Meseta
The vast, golden-hued high plateau of central Spain with its unique agricultural patterns.
Algarve Coastline
The southwestern tip of Europe where the continent meets the Atlantic with stunning cliff formations.
Gran Canaria View
During the final descent into TFS, Gran Canaria is often visible rising from the ocean to the east.
For morning flights, the left side offers the best lighting for the Spanish landscape without direct sun glare. During the final 30 minutes of the flight, look specifically for the island of Gran Canaria and the smaller islands like Fuerteventura in the distance if visibility is high.
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Rhine River
Aerial views of the winding industrial heart of western Germany early in the flight.
Bay of Biscay
The dramatic coastline where the French and Spanish borders meet the Atlantic.
Portuguese Coast
The rugged western edge of the Iberian Peninsula stretching toward the horizon.
Mount Teide
The majestic 3,715m volcanic peak that dominates the center of Tenerife island.
Tenerife South Shore
Close-up views of the volcanic beaches and resorts during the final approach.
The right side is the 'sunset side' for late afternoon flights, offering incredible colors over the Atlantic. As you approach Tenerife South Airport, Mount Teide is most frequently visible from this side of the aircraft, depending on the specific approach path used by air traffic control.
Book Hotels in TenerifeDistance: 3,436 km (2,135 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 3 min
Departure: ERF (50.97980117797852, 10.958100318908691)
Arrival: TFS (28.044500351, -16.5725002289)
Route Type: International
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