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Our Recommendation
8.5

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.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Lisbon Waterfront

Unrivaled views of the Tagus River, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and the historic Belém Tower shortly after takeoff.

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Algarve Cliffs

The dramatic golden limestone cliffs and hidden coves of southern Portugal as the plane transitions to the Atlantic.

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Sahara-Atlantic Border

The stark and beautiful contrast where the orange sands of the Western Sahara meet the deep blue of the ocean.

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Canary Archipelago

Aerial perspectives of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, showcasing their unique volcanic craters and desert-like terrain.

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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.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Costa da Caparica

Continuous stretches of sandy beaches and Atlantic surf immediately following the departure from Lisbon.

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Mount Teide Peak

On clear days, the massive peak of Tenerife's volcano can be seen rising above the clouds on the distant horizon.

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Atlantic Sunset

On late afternoon flights, this side provides an unobstructed view of the sun dipping into the ocean horizon.

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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.

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Route Information

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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