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GLA â LPA
Which side of the plane to sit from Glasgow International Airport (Glasgow) to Gran Canaria Airport (Gran Canaria)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the European Atlantic coastline, including the rugged cliffs of Wales, the Cornish peninsula, and the western seaboard of Portugal and Morocco.
Welsh Coastline
Aerial perspectives of the Pembrokeshire coast and the Bristol Channel shortly after departure.
Cornish Peninsula
Clear views of Land's End and the dramatic, jagged southern tip of the United Kingdom.
Portuguese Littoral
Bird's-eye view of Porto and the Douro River mouth as the flight tracks south.
Lisbon Riviera
The Tagus estuary and the sprawling urban landscape of Portugal's capital city.
Moroccan Shoreline
The distant meeting point of the Sahara desert and the Atlantic Ocean near Casablanca.
Sit on the left for the best morning light without direct glare. Keep an eye out roughly 1 hour into the flight for the tip of Cornwall. As you approach Gran Canaria, the left side usually offers a view of the islet of Gran Canaria's northern coastline and the capital, Las Palmas, during the descent.
Emerald Isle
Distant views of the eastern Irish coast and the Dublin Bay area across the Irish Sea.
Bay of Biscay
Vast, deep-blue ocean expanses often featuring large cargo ships and tankers.
Mount Teide
The peak of Tenerife's massive volcano often pierces the cloud layer to the west during descent.
Canary Island Chain
Possible sightings of La Palma or La Gomera on the horizon depending on the specific airway.
The right side is excellent for sunset flights, offering spectacular colors over the Atlantic. During the final approach into LPA, if the wind is from the north (typical), the right side provides a stunning view of the island's mountainous interior and the volcanic crater of Caldera de Bandama.
Distance: 3,227 km (2,005 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 48 min
Departure: GLA (55.8718986511, -4.43306016922)
Arrival: LPA (27.931900024414062, -15.38659954071045)
Route Type: International
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