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LBA â FUE
Which side of the plane to sit from Leeds Bradford Airport (Leeds) to Fuerteventura Airport (Fuerteventura)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the volcanic landscapes of Lanzarote and the beautiful straits of La Bocayna during the final approach into Fuerteventura, along with glimpses of the Spanish interior and the African coastline.
The Peak District
Just after takeoff from LBA, view the rolling green hills and rugged gritstone edges of Northern England.
London & South East
On clear days, the distant urban sprawl of London and the Thames Estuary are visible as you head toward the English Channel.
The Pyrenees
Crossing from France into Spain, the high jagged peaks of the Pyrenees mountain range provide a dramatic mid-flight view.
Castile Landscapes
The arid, high-altitude plains of central Spain offer a striking contrast in colors, especially near Madrid.
Lanzarote
An incredible view of the Timanfaya National Park volcanic fields and the white villages as you fly parallel to Fuerteventura's neighbor.
Isla de Lobos
The tiny, pristine island and its surrounding turquoise lagoons are clearly visible just before touchdown.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. The descent is the highlight; keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing to capture Lanzarote's volcanic craters. On morning flights, the sun will be on this side, so bring sunglasses.
Snowdonia Peaks
If the flight path tracks westerly, the mountains of North Wales and the Menai Strait are visible shortly after departure.
Cornish Coast
View the dramatic, jagged cliffs of Land's End and the turquoise waters of the Celtic Sea.
Lisbon & Tagus River
As you track south, the Portuguese capital and the massive 25 de Abril Bridge can often be seen to the east.
Atlantic Horizon
Perfect for evening flights to catch the sunset over the endless Atlantic Ocean as you bypass the Bay of Biscay.
Corralejo Sand Dunes
On the final bank toward the runway, the vast white sand dunes of northern Fuerteventura come into view.
This side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to watch the sunset over the Atlantic. It offers a more peaceful view with less glare from the sun during the first half of the trip. During the landing, you'll get a better sense of the island's vast desert-like interior.
Distance: 2,995 km (1,861 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs
Departure: LBA (53.86589813232422, -1.6605700254440308)
Arrival: FUE (28.452699661254886, -13.863800048828123)
Route Type: International
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