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TUN → LIS
Which side of the plane to sit from Tunis Carthage International Airport (Tunis) to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (Lisbon)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is typically superior as it offers expansive views of the Spanish Andalusia region and the most iconic aerial approach into Lisbon over the Tagus River estuary.
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Sierra Nevada
Visible to the north, these Spanish peaks are often snow-capped during winter and spring.
Seville & Andalusia
Look for the winding Guadalquivir River and the historic urban layout of southern Spain.
Alentejo Plains
A beautiful landscape of cork oak forests, olive groves, and traditional whitewashed villages.
Vasco da Gama Bridge
A stunning aerial view of one of Europe's longest bridges stretching across the Tagus Estuary.
Lisbon Cityscape
The iconic red-tiled roofs and historic districts of Alfama and Baixa during final descent.
The approach to Lisbon (LIS) usually involves flying over the Tagus River. If landing from the south (the most common path), the right side provides an excellent view of the Vasco da Gama Bridge and the city center. Morning flights offer the best lighting with the sun at your back, highlighting the vibrant colors of the Portuguese landscape.
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Algerian Shoreline
The rugged Mediterranean coast where the Tell Atlas mountains meet the sea.
Rif Mountains
The northernmost mountain range in Morocco, often appearing green and misty.
Strait of Gibraltar
The narrow maritime gateway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
Atlantic Horizon
The dramatic transition from the enclosed Mediterranean to the vast expanse of the North Atlantic.
Southern Portugal
The final approach over the rolling hills of the Alentejo or Algarve regions.
Choose a window seat in the front of the cabin to avoid wing obstruction. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for the North African coast, though you may need to lower the blind briefly if the sun is direct. This side is better for spotting the 'Pillars of Hercules' at the entrance to the Mediterranean.
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Get eSIMs for PortugalDistance: 1,711 km (1,063 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 17 min
Departure: TUN (36.85100173950195, 10.22719955444336)
Arrival: LIS (38.7813, -9.13592)
Route Type: International
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