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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side of the aircraft offers consistent views of the European and African coastlines, including the rugged cliffs of Portugal and the northern islands of the Canaries during the final descent into Las Palmas.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Manchester and Cheshire

Excellent views of the sprawling Greater Manchester area and the green plains of Cheshire shortly after takeoff.

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Bristol Channel

Look down to see the meeting of the Severn Estuary and the Atlantic as you cross the southwest of England.

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Portuguese Coastline

Clear views of the dramatic Atlantic cliffs and beaches of Portugal, including the Tagus River near Lisbon.

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Strait of Gibraltar

On clear days, the distant gap between Europe and Africa may be visible to the southeast.

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Lanzarote and Fuerteventura

As you descend, catch glimpses of the volcanic landscapes of the eastern Canary Islands to the left.

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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

A spectacular view of the island's capital and the 'Isleta' peninsula just before touchdown at LPA.

Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun on the opposite side of the plane, reducing glare for photography. During the final 20 minutes of flight, watch for the distinct volcanic craters of the neighboring islands. The left side is particularly rewarding for spotting the urban layout of Lisbon mid-flight.

Right Side Highlights
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Snowdonia National Park

Depending on the departure route, the peaks of North Wales are often visible to the west.

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Bay of Biscay

A vast expanse of deep blue water often filled with cargo ships and dramatic cloud formations.

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Atlantic Horizon

Uninterrupted views of the sunset over the ocean, especially beautiful on late afternoon departures.

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Mount Teide

The massive peak of Tenerife's volcano often rises above the cloud layer to the west during the approach.

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Maspalomas Dunes

If the aircraft circles south for a northern landing, you may spot the famous sand dunes in the distance.

The right side is best for late afternoon flights if you want to watch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. While there is more open water on this side, the potential view of Mount Teide (Spain's highest peak) as you pass Tenerife is a major highlight. Keep your window shade down during the middle of the day to avoid the intense southern sun.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,024 km (1,879 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 33 min

Departure: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)

Arrival: LPA (27.931900024414062, -15.38659954071045)

Route Type: International

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