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MAD → FUE
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Fuerteventura Airport (Fuerteventura)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the clear winner for the approach into Fuerteventura, as it typically offers a stunning panorama of the neighboring island of Lanzarote and the famous white sand dunes of Corralejo during the final descent.
Madrid Skyline
Aerial views of the Cuatro Torres Business Area and the dense urban grid of Madrid shortly after takeoff.
Extremadura Plains
Vast stretches of dehesa and agricultural land in western Spain, punctuated by large blue reservoirs.
Gulf of Cádiz
The dramatic transition from the Spanish mainland to the Atlantic Ocean near the Huelva coastline.
Lanzarote Fly-by
A close-up view of the volcanic Timanfaya National Park on the neighboring island of Lanzarote.
Corralejo Dunes
The turquoise waters and massive white sand dunes of northern Fuerteventura during the landing approach.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Canary archipelago's northern islands. For photography, morning flights are best to capture the Corralejo dunes with the sun behind you, avoiding glare from the Atlantic surface.
Jarama River Valley
The winding riverbed located immediately to the east of the Barajas airport runways.
Doñana National Park
The unique marshes and wetlands of one of Europe's most important nature reserves near the coast.
Atlantic Shipping Lanes
Clear views of cargo ships and tankers navigating the waters between Europe and Africa.
Moroccan Coastline
On clear days, the distant outline of the North African coast can be seen before turning toward the islands.
Central Volcanic Massifs
The arid, rugged interior mountains and ancient volcanic cones of Fuerteventura as you line up with the runway.
The right side is recommended for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight, which can make the cabin very warm and hinder visibility. It offers a broader view of the vast Atlantic horizon and the rugged Fuerteventura interior.
Distance: 1,634 km (1,015 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 11 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: FUE (28.452699661254886, -13.863800048828123)
Route Type: Domestic
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