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LPA → VLC
Which side of the plane to sit from Gran Canaria Airport (Gran Canaria) to Valencia Airport (Valencia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the iconic Sierra Nevada mountains and the stunning Mediterranean coastline of eastern Spain during the descent.
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Fuerteventura and Lanzarote
Depending on the air corridor, these eastern islands appear as golden dots in the blue Atlantic.
Sierra Nevada Peaks
The highlight of the trip, offering views of Mulhacén, the highest peak on the Iberian Peninsula.
Costa Blanca Coastline
Turquoise waters and the dense skyscrapers of Benidorm are often visible as you head toward the Mediterranean.
Gulf of Valencia
The vast expanse of the Mediterranean Sea as the plane aligns with the runway over the water.
City of Arts and Sciences
Spot the futuristic white architecture of Calatrava just before touching down at VLC.
The right side is essential for seeing the Sierra Nevada. Aim for a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the mountains and the coastline perfectly. During the final approach into VLC, the plane often performs a U-turn over the sea, giving right-side passengers a full view of the city port.
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Gran Canaria Highlands
Dramatic views of the island's volcanic interior and Roque Nublo during the initial ascent.
Mount Teide Glimpse
On clear days, look back west to spot the snow-capped peak of Tenerife looming over the clouds.
Guadalquivir Basin
The fertile green valleys of Andalusia as the flight crosses from the Atlantic into mainland Spain.
La Mancha Plateau
The high central meseta featuring the historic landscapes of Don Quixote's windmills.
Valencia Hinterland
Rugged limestone ranges and orange groves surrounding the city of Valencia during descent.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Keep an eye out early in the flight for a panoramic view of the entire Canary Island archipelago if the flight path curves north quickly.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 1,880 km (1,168 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 30 min
Departure: LPA (27.931900024414062, -15.38659954071045)
Arrival: VLC (39.4893, -0.481625)
Route Type: Domestic
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