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TFN → MAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Tenerife Norte Airport (Tenerife) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for spotting Mount Teide during the initial climb and provides the most consistent views of the Madrid skyline and the Cuatro Torres business district during the final approach.
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Mount Teide
Spain's highest peak and its volcanic crater are often visible to the south during the climb out.
Doñana National Park
The vast wetlands, dunes, and marshes of the Guadalquivir river mouth near the coast.
Seville Skyline
View of the Guadalquivir river passing through Seville, including the distinctive Alamillo Bridge.
Madrid Financial District
Clear views of the Cuatro Torres Business Area and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium during descent.
This side is essential for seeing Teide shortly after departure. During the final 10 minutes of flight, keep your window shade up to catch the Madrid city center. In winter, the late afternoon light provides a golden glow over the Castilian plains.
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Anaga Rural Park
Lush, rugged laurel forest ridges visible immediately after takeoff from Tenerife Norte.
Atlantic Ocean Crossing
Deep blue vistas of the Atlantic as the aircraft tracks northeast towards mainland Spain.
Costa de la Luz
The sandy coastline of Huelva marks the transition from ocean to the Iberian Peninsula.
Sierra de Aracena
Wooded hills and small white-washed villages in the northern reaches of Andalusia.
Sit on the left for the best views of the northern Tenerife coastline. This side is preferable on morning flights to keep the sun on the opposite side of the aircraft, reducing glare for photography of the Extremadura landscapes.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 1,771 km (1,100 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 22 min
Departure: TFN (28.4827003479, -16.341499328599998)
Arrival: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Route Type: Domestic
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