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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side is the superior choice for this route, offering a spectacular aerial tour of Lanzarote's volcanic terrain and the turquoise waters of the Bocayna Strait during the final descent into Fuerteventura.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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London Basin

Vast views of the sprawling Greater London area and the Thames Estuary as you head south.

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English Channel

Watch for the heavy maritime traffic in one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.

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Cantabrian Range

The high, often snow-capped peaks of Northern Spain visible across the Bay of Biscay.

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Spanish Meseta

The golden, arid high plateau of central Iberia featuring unique agricultural patterns.

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Timanfaya National Park

Unrivaled views of Lanzarote's 'Martian' landscape and volcanic craters on the final approach.

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Isla de Lobos

A pristine, uninhabited islet surrounded by emerald lagoons just off the coast of Corralejo.

For the most dramatic experience, book an afternoon flight; the sun will be behind the plane or on the right, perfectly illuminating the red and ochre volcanic cones of Lanzarote as you descend. Ensure you are looking out approximately 20 minutes before landing to catch the transition from the Atlantic blue to the vivid island colors.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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The Pennines

Immediate views of England's 'backbone' and the rolling hills of the North East after takeoff.

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Celtic Sea

Deep blue waters and potential sightings of the rugged coastline of Cornwall in the distance.

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Galician Coast

The jagged 'Rias' or coastal inlets of Northwest Spain, known for their dramatic cliffs.

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Sintra-Cascais

The westernmost point of mainland Europe and the beautiful coastline near Lisbon, Portugal.

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Atlantic Horizon

Uninterrupted views of the sunset over the Atlantic on evening flights, offering vivid orange and purple hues.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the eastern sun. While largely over water, it offers the best chance to see the Portuguese coastline and the rugged western cliffs of Fuerteventura if the aircraft performs a standard approach pattern from the west.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,113 km (1,934 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 40 min

Departure: NCL (55.037498474121094, -1.6916699409484863)

Arrival: FUE (28.452699661254886, -13.863800048828123)

Route Type: International

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