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TFS → EMA
Which side of the plane to sit from Tenerife South Airport (Tenerife) to East Midlands Airport (East Midlands)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior variety of landmarks, including the best views of Mount Teide upon departure, the Portuguese coastline, the rugged cliffs of Brittany, and the English South Coast.
Mount Teide
Incredible views of Spain's highest peak and the volcanic craters of Tenerife shortly after takeoff.
Lisbon & Tagus River
Clear visibility of the Portuguese capital and the Atlantic coast as the plane tracks north.
Brittany Peninsula
The rugged, indented coastline of northwest France and the port city of Brest.
English Channel
One of the world's busiest shipping lanes, filled with cargo ships and ferries heading into the UK.
The Midlands
A patchwork of green fields and urban centers like Leicester and Nottingham during the final approach.
The right side is the definitive winner for coastal scenery. For the best experience, choose a seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On clear days, you can spot the Bay of Biscay transition into the French coast. Be ready with your camera about 15 minutes after takeoff for the most dramatic views of the Teide National Park.
Western Canary Islands
Distant views of La Gomera and the volcanic peaks of La Palma rising from the Atlantic.
Atlantic Horizon
Vast stretches of the deep blue ocean, offering spectacular light play and cloud formations.
Oceanic Sunset
On evening flights, this side provides front-row seats to the sun setting over the western horizon.
Severn Estuary
Aerial views of the Bristol Channel and the bridges connecting England and Wales during the northern descent.
Select the left side for evening departures to maximize sunset views over the Atlantic. Keep an eye out early in the flight for the silhouette of La Palma. During the descent, this side often provides better views of the Welsh mountains if the flight path tracks slightly west.
Distance: 3,029 km (1,882 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 34 min
Departure: TFS (28.044500351, -16.5725002289)
Arrival: EMA (52.8311004639, -1.32806003094)
Route Type: International
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