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TFS → LGW
Which side of the plane to sit from Tenerife South Airport (Tenerife) to London Gatwick Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to Mount Teide at departure and the scenic coastlines of Portugal and the Isle of Wight during the journey and descent.
Mount Teide
Spain's highest peak dominates the landscape immediately after departure from Tenerife South.
Canary Archipelago
Clear views of La Gomera and La Palma across the Atlantic during the initial climb out.
Lisbon & Tagus River
The Portuguese capital and the Estoril coast are often visible as the flight path hugs the Atlantic seaboard.
Brittany Coastline
The rugged, jagged cliffs of the French northwest peninsula before crossing the English Channel.
Isle of Wight
The iconic Needles and the Solent are frequently visible as the aircraft begins its final descent.
South Downs
Rolling green hills and the chalk ridges of Southern England during the approach to Gatwick.
Book an 'A' seat for the best vantage point of Teide. For evening flights, the sunset over the Atlantic on this side is spectacular. If landing from the east, you will see the Brighton coastline and the South Downs National Park clearly.
Gran Canaria
A stunning view of the circular volcanic island to the east shortly after takeoff.
Gironde Estuary
The wide mouth of the river near Bordeaux as the flight crosses from Spain into France.
French Atlantic Coast
Long sandy stretches and coastal towns like La Rochelle visible from cruising altitude.
English Channel
Look down to see the world's busiest shipping lanes filled with cargo ships and ferries.
Surrey Countryside
Lush English woodlands and rural estates visible just before touching down at LGW.
The 'F' seats avoid the harshest afternoon sun glare. It is excellent for spotting other aircraft on the busy European flight corridors. On clear days, you can sometimes see the distant sprawl of Paris to the east.
Distance: 2,912 km (1,809 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 53 min
Departure: TFS (28.044500351, -16.5725002289)
Arrival: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Route Type: International
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