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Which side of the plane to sit from Gran Canaria Airport (Gran Canaria) to Weeze Airport (Weeze)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic Atlantic coastline of Northern Spain and the rugged cliffs of Brittany, France, before following the Rhine river on descent.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Las Palmas Coast

Aerial view of the northern shores of Gran Canaria and the city of Las Palmas immediately after takeoff.

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Galician Rias

The deeply indented coastline of Northwest Spain, featuring the unique fjords known as Rias Altas.

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Bay of Biscay

A vast crossing over the deep blue waters of the Atlantic with views of various maritime traffic.

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Loire Estuary

Where the longest river in France meets the ocean near Saint-Nazaire and Nantes.

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Brittany Peninsula

The jagged and rocky coastline of Western France, often visible depending on the specific flight corridor.

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Lower Rhine

Stunning views of the Rhine river snaking through the landscape as you approach the German-Dutch border.

Choose a window seat on the left for the best coastal photography. For morning flights, the sun will be on the opposite side, providing perfect lighting for the Spanish and French coastlines without glare. Keep your camera ready about 2 hours into the flight for the Spanish coast.

Right Side Highlights
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Teide Silhouette

Looking back south-west after takeoff, you can often see the peak of Mount Teide on neighboring Tenerife.

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Picos de Europa

The jagged, snow-capped peaks of Northern Spain visible in the distance while crossing the mainland.

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Pyrenees Horizon

On clear days, the high peaks of the Pyrenees mountain range are visible on the far eastern horizon.

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French Heartland

The mosaic of agricultural fields and small villages across central and northern France.

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Ruhr Area

The industrial heart of Germany and the dense urban landscapes of the Rhine-Ruhr region on final approach.

The right side is ideal for those who enjoy watching the sun track across the sky. During winter months, the low sun angle provides dramatic shadows over the French countryside. It is also the side to watch for the distant Pyrenees when flying over the Bay of Biscay's eastern edge.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,185 km (1,979 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 45 min

Departure: LPA (27.931900024414062, -15.38659954071045)

Arrival: NRN (51.6024017334, 6.14216995239)

Route Type: International

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