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TFS → BOD
Which side of the plane to sit from Tenerife South Airport (Tenerife) to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (Bordeaux)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Iberian Peninsula coastline, including the Portuguese shore and the approach over the vast Landes forest in France.
African Coastline
Faint views of the Moroccan coast and Western Sahara depending on the specific flight lane and atmospheric clarity.
Lisbon and Tagus River
The sprawling city of Lisbon and the impressive 25 de Abril Bridge crossing the Tagus Estuary.
Porto and Douro River
The historic city of Porto and the mouth of the Douro River as you fly along the northern Portuguese coast.
Cantabrian Mountains
The rugged, green peaks of Northern Spain visible as the plane turns toward the Bay of Biscay.
Landes Forest
The immense, geometric green patchwork of the Landes de Gascogne, Europe's largest maritime pine forest.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides a continuous sequence of landmarks from the Portuguese coast to the entrance into French airspace. This side offers a unique perspective of the Landes forest's scale just before landing at Mérignac.
Mount Teide
Panoramic views of Spain's highest peak receding into the distance after takeoff from Tenerife South.
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
Distant aerial perspectives of the easternmost Canary Islands across the blue Atlantic waters.
Bay of Biscay
A massive expanse of deep blue ocean as the flight crosses from Spain toward the French coast.
Arcachon Bay
The stunning blue waters of the Bassin d'Arcachon and the iconic Dune of Pilat visible during the final descent.
Choose this side for an evening flight to witness spectacular sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the best shots of the Teide volcano and the rugged Tenerife coastline. During the final approach into Bordeaux, look for the unique circular shape of the Arcachon basin.
Distance: 2,335 km (1,451 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 7 min
Departure: TFS (28.044500351, -16.5725002289)
Arrival: BOD (44.8283004761, -0.7155560255050001)
Route Type: International
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