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RAI → LPA
Which side of the plane to sit from Praia International Airport (Praia, Santiago Island) to Gran Canaria Airport (Gran Canaria)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an immediate look at the eastern Cape Verde islands and a superior perspective of the Gran Canaria coastline and sand dunes during the approach.
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Maio Island
Direct views of the flat, sandy island of Maio just minutes after departing from Praia.
Boa Vista & Sal
The easternmost Cape Verde islands appear as golden desert patches surrounded by turquoise reefs in the distance.
Maspalomas Dunes
A spectacular view of the Saharan-like sand dunes at the southern tip of Gran Canaria during the descent.
Coastal Resorts
Aerial perspective of the densely packed tourist hubs of Playa del Inglés and San Agustín.
Port of Arinaga
Industrial docks and wind turbines mark the final moments before touchdown at Gando.
The right side is significantly more scenic for the arrival phase. If the wind is from the north (the usual 'Alisios'), you will fly past the entire eastern coast of Gran Canaria. Afternoon flights provide excellent lighting for photography of the Canary coastline.
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Pico do Fogo
The 2,829-meter volcanic peak on Fogo Island is often visible to the west shortly after takeoff.
Macaronesian Blue
Vast stretches of the North Atlantic Ocean with potential sightings of cargo ships and whale pods.
Teide Silhouette
On exceptionally clear days, Spain's highest peak on Tenerife can be seen rising above the horizon to the northwest.
Western Gran Canaria
View of the rugged, mountainous interior of the island during the final descent pattern.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the rising sun. This side is ideal for spotting the volcanic profile of Fogo early in the flight, provided the departure route takes a slightly western track.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 1,671 km (1,038 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 14 min
Departure: RAI (14.924500465393065, -23.49349975585937)
Arrival: LPA (27.931900024414062, -15.38659954071045)
Route Type: International
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