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LIS → SID
Which side of the plane to sit from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (Lisbon) to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (Amilcar Cabral)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is the clear winner for this route, offering a front-row seat to the historic Lisbon waterfront upon departure, the diverse landscapes of the African coastline, and the striking volcanic structures of the eastern Canary Islands.
Lisbon Waterfront
Unrivaled views of the Tagus River, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and the historic Belém Tower shortly after takeoff.
Algarve Cliffs
The dramatic golden limestone cliffs and hidden coves of southern Portugal as the plane transitions to the Atlantic.
Sahara-Atlantic Border
The stark and beautiful contrast where the orange sands of the Western Sahara meet the deep blue of the ocean.
Canary Archipelago
Aerial perspectives of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, showcasing their unique volcanic craters and desert-like terrain.
Pedra de Lume
During the final approach to Sal, look for the ancient salt evaporation ponds situated inside an extinct volcano crater.
Sit on the left for the best land-to-sea contrasts. For daytime flights, this side avoids the direct glare of the afternoon sun, making it better for photography. Keep your camera ready about 2.5 hours into the flight to spot the Canary Islands.
Costa da Caparica
Continuous stretches of sandy beaches and Atlantic surf immediately following the departure from Lisbon.
Mount Teide Peak
On clear days, the massive peak of Tenerife's volcano can be seen rising above the clouds on the distant horizon.
Atlantic Sunset
On late afternoon flights, this side provides an unobstructed view of the sun dipping into the ocean horizon.
Sal Northern Shore
Views of the rugged, uninhabited northern coastline of Sal Island, including the famous Buracona 'Blue Eye' area.
The right side is ideal for evening departures to enjoy a sunset over the open ocean. While there is less land to see, the views of the western Canary Islands (like La Palma) are possible if the flight path is pushed further west due to weather or air traffic.
Distance: 2,795 km (1,737 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 44 min
Departure: LIS (38.7813, -9.13592)
Arrival: SID (16.7414, -22.9494)
Route Type: International
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