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TFS → MST
Which side of the plane to sit from Tenerife South Airport (Tenerife) to Maastricht Aachen Airport (Maastricht)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to Mount Teide immediately after departure, followed by the dramatic Atlantic coastline of Galicia and the rugged cliffs of Brittany.
Mount Teide
Spain's highest peak is often visible in its full majesty shortly after takeoff from Tenerife South.
Madeira Island
Depending on the flight path, you may catch a glimpse of this lush, volcanic Portuguese island in the Atlantic.
Galician Coast
The 'Rias Baixas' and the jagged northwest corner of Spain provide a stunning contrast between the blue ocean and green cliffs.
Brittany Peninsula
View the intricate coastline of western France, including the famous Gulf of Morbihan and various offshore islands.
Paris Distant View
On clear days, the sprawl of the French capital and its surrounding suburbs can be seen to the east.
Brussels & Flanders
As you begin your descent, the dense urban landscape of Belgium and the lowlands of Flanders come into view.
Sit on the left for the morning flight to avoid the harshest sun glare. Have your camera ready within the first 5 minutes for Mount Teide. During winter, look for the snow-capped peak of Teide contrasted against the dark volcanic landscape.
Eastern Canary Islands
Distant views of Gran Canaria and possibly Fuerteventura are visible as the plane turns North-East.
Gironde Estuary
The massive estuary near Bordeaux is a clear landmark where the Garonne and Dordogne rivers meet the sea.
Loire Valley
The 'Garden of France' reveals its winding rivers and historical estate patterns from high altitude.
Ardennes Forest
The hilly, densely forested region covering parts of Belgium and Luxembourg provides a dark green canopy below.
Maastricht Approach
Final views of the Meuse river and the rolling hills of Limburg as you descend into Maastricht Aachen Airport.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Atlantic. Keep an eye out for the distinct transition from the forested Ardennes to the flat, canal-crossed landscape of the Netherlands near the end of the flight.
Distance: 3,158 km (1,962 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 43 min
Departure: TFS (28.044500351, -16.5725002289)
Arrival: MST (50.911701, 5.7701400000000005)
Route Type: International
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