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OPO → LPA
Which side of the plane to sit from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto) to Gran Canaria Airport (Gran Canaria)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is generally preferred for this route as it provides a superior perspective of the Portuguese coastline during the initial phase and a spectacular view of the other Canary Islands during the approach to Gran Canaria.
Douro River & Porto
Aerial view of the historic Ribeira district and the winding Douro River immediately after takeoff from OPO.
Lisbon & Tagus Estuary
On a clear inland track, you can spot the sprawling Tagus estuary and the Vasco da Gama bridge.
Algarve Shoreline
The golden cliffs and turquoise waters of southern Portugal before the flight heads out over the open Atlantic.
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
As you descend into the Canaries, these volcanic islands often appear on the eastern horizon.
Roque Nublo
During the final approach into LPA, the central mountainous interior of Gran Canaria is prominently visible.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun which will be on the right. During the descent, keep your camera ready for the volcanic craters of Lanzarote appearing roughly 20-30 minutes before landing.
Costa Verde
The rugged, wave-battered western coastline of Portugal stretching south toward Aveiro.
Cabo da Roca
View the westernmost point of mainland Europe where the land dramatically meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Madeira Archipelago
On more westerly flight paths, the high peaks of Madeira can sometimes be spotted rising above the clouds.
Mount Teide
Spain's highest peak on the neighboring island of Tenerife is often visible piercing through the cloud layer during descent.
Atlantic Sunset
For evening flights, this side offers an unobstructed view of the sun setting over the infinite horizon.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Atlantic. This side is also best for spotting Mount Teide on Tenerife, which is a significant landmark to look for shortly after the descent begins.
Distance: 1,602 km (995 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min
Departure: OPO (41.2481002808, -8.68138980865)
Arrival: LPA (27.931900024414062, -15.38659954071045)
Route Type: International
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