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STR → ACE
Which side of the plane to sit from Stuttgart Airport (Stuttgart) to Lanzarote Airport (Arrecife)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more consistent display of diverse European and Spanish landscapes, including the Pyrenees and the arid beauty of the Iberian interior before the final oceanic descent.
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Swabian Jura
Rolling hills and limestone plateaus visible immediately after takeoff from Stuttgart.
Loire Valley
View of the garden of France with its winding rivers and historic chateaux.
The Pyrenees
Dramatic snow-capped peaks as the flight crosses the border from France into Spain.
Spanish Meseta
The vast, golden-brown high plateau of central Spain, featuring unique agricultural patterns.
Gulf of Cádiz
Where the Iberian Peninsula meets the Atlantic, showing the mouth of the Guadalquivir river.
Lanzarote Coastline
Aerial view of the island's volcanic 'Lunar' landscape and white villages during the final approach.
Sit on the left for the best morning sun illumination on the Spanish landscape. During the descent, you get a great overview of Arrecife and the volcanic parks. Look for the contrast between the turquoise water and the dark volcanic rock.
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Black Forest
Dense evergreen forests visible to the west shortly after departing Stuttgart.
Biscay Coastline
The sweeping curves of the French Atlantic coast and the Bay of Biscay.
Picos de Europa
Rugged limestone mountains of Northern Spain visible if the flight path stays coastal.
Portuguese Coast
Glimpses of the Atlantic cliffs and the far western edge of continental Europe.
Chinijo Archipelago
Stunning views of the smaller islands like Graciosa just before landing.
Famara Cliffs
Dramatic 600-meter vertical cliffs on the north side of Lanzarote during the approach.
The right side is unbeatable for the approach into Lanzarote if the plane arrives from the north, providing views of the Famara cliffs. It is also better for evening flights to avoid direct glare from the sun.
Book Hotels in ArrecifeDistance: 2,932 km (1,822 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 55 min
Departure: STR (48.6898994446, 9.22196006775)
Arrival: ACE (28.945499, -13.6052)
Route Type: International
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