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LPA β PAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Gran Canaria Airport (Gran Canaria) to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (Paderborn)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the best vantage point for the volcanic interior of Gran Canaria upon departure, the heart of the Spanish mainland, and the scenic descent over the Rhine and Sauerland regions.
Las Palmas
A direct view of the Gran Canaria capital, its busy port, and the Las Canteras beach during climb-out.
The Meseta
The vast, high-altitude central plateau of Spain with its unique geometric agricultural patterns.
Loire Valley
Passing over the 'Garden of France,' known for its historic river and scattered chateaux.
Rhine River
Excellent views of the winding Rhine, including the cities of Bonn and Cologne in the distance.
Teutoburg Forest
The lush green ridges and rolling hills surrounding Paderborn during the descent phase.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh western sun. It offers superior views of the volcanic craters in the center of Gran Canaria if the departure path curves north-east. During the final 20 minutes of flight, look out for the distinct Sauerland mountain range and the MΓΆhne Reservoir to the southeast.
Mount Teide
Catch a glimpse of the massive volcanic peak on neighboring Tenerife shortly after departure.
Bay of Biscay
Dramatic views of the deep blue Atlantic as the flight crosses from Spain into France.
Aquitaine Coast
The long sandy stretches of the French silver coast near Bordeaux are visible to the west.
Parisian Horizon
On clear days, the distant urban sprawl of Paris can be spotted to the east of the flight path.
Ruhr Metropolis
The dense industrial and urban network of western Germany as the plane begins its final approach.
The left side is preferable for afternoon or evening flights to watch the sunset over the Atlantic. During the crossing of the French coast, keep your camera ready for the contrast between the ocean and the forests of Les Landes. If landing to the east at PAD, this side provides a wider view of the Westphalian Lowlands.
Distance: 3,306 km (2,054 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 53 min
Departure: LPA (27.931900024414062, -15.38659954071045)
Arrival: PAD (51.614101409899995, 8.616319656369999)
Route Type: International
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