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RIX → TFS
Which side of the plane to sit from Riga International Airport (Riga) to Tenerife South Airport (Tenerife)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of coastal views and the most iconic view of the journey: Mount Teide during the descent into Tenerife.
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Baltic Sea Coast
The sparkling coastline of the Curonian Spit and the Baltic Sea visible shortly after departure.
Bay of Biscay
A dramatic transition from the French coast to the deep blue horizons of the Atlantic Ocean.
Picos de Europa
Snow-capped peaks and rugged terrain of the Cantabrian Mountains in Northern Spain.
Portuguese Coast
A bird's-eye view of the cliffs and famous surf spots near the cities of Porto and Lisbon.
Mount Teide
A breathtaking view of Spain's highest peak rising above the clouds as you descend into Tenerife.
The right side is the clear winner for coastal scenery. You will track the European Atlantic coastline for several hours. Be alert during the final 30 minutes of the flight; the approach to TFS usually provides a spectacular close-up of Mount Teide on this side. Use a polarizing filter on your camera to cut through atmospheric haze over the ocean.
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Riga Cityscape
Immediate views of the Daugava River and the historic towers of Riga's Old Town shortly after takeoff.
Warsaw & Vistula
Potential views of the Polish capital and the winding Vistula River if the flight path tracks easterly.
Spanish Meseta
Vast, arid landscapes of central Spain featuring warm earth tones and rugged plateaus.
Gibraltar Strait
On clear days, distant glimpses of the narrow passage connecting the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.
Eastern Canaries
Stunning aerial views of Lanzarote's volcanic craters and Fuerteventura's white dunes before arrival.
Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid direct sun glare later in the flight. This side is excellent for spotting the eastern Canary Islands like Lanzarote and Fuerteventura as you enter the archipelago. Avoid seats directly over the wing for better ground visibility during the crossing of the Spanish interior.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 4,507 km (2,801 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 18 min
Departure: RIX (56.92359924316406, 23.971099853515625)
Arrival: TFS (28.044500351, -16.5725002289)
Route Type: International
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