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Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to Ibn Batouta Airport (Tanger)?

Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including potential views of London's skyline on departure, the rugged Spanish interior, and the iconic Rock of Gibraltar during the descent into North Africa.

Left Side Highlights
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London Cityscape

If taking off to the East, spectacular views of the Thames, the Shard, and the City of London's skyline.

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English Channel Crossing

Aerial view of the busy shipping lanes and the French coastline near Dieppe or Le Havre.

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Central Iberian Plateau

The high-altitude plains of Castile-La Mancha featuring ancient towns and unique red-earth topography.

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Sierra Morena

The southern edge of the Iberian plateau characterized by dense forests and rugged peaks.

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Rock of Gibraltar

On the final approach, the famous limestone monolith and the city of Algeciras are visible to the east.

Sit on the left for the best chance of seeing the Rock of Gibraltar as you cross the Strait. Early morning flights provide excellent lighting on the Spanish mountains, while evening flights offer a beautiful glow over the Mediterranean approach.

Right Side Highlights
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Isle of Wight

A clear view of the diamond-shaped island and the Needles rock formation off England's south coast.

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Bay of Biscay

A vast expanse of deep blue Atlantic waters as the flight bypasses the western tip of France.

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Galician Coast

The green, fjord-like 'Rias' of Northwest Spain and the Atlantic shoreline near the Portuguese border.

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Costa de la Luz

The long, sandy Atlantic beaches of Huelva and Cadiz just before crossing into Moroccan airspace.

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Strait Entrance

The western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea.

The right side is ideal for ocean lovers. Keep an eye out for the Portuguese coastline and the sprawling Atlantic horizon. On landing at TNG, the right side often gets a closer look at the Cap Spartel lighthouse and the caves of Hercules.

Top Activities in Tanger
Route Information

Distance: 1,804 km (1,121 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min

Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)

Arrival: TNG (35.726898193400004, -5.916890144349999)

Route Type: International

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