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VLC → LPA
Which side of the plane to sit from Valencia Airport (Valencia) to Gran Canaria Airport (Gran Canaria)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in southern Spain and a better angle of the eastern Canary Islands (Lanzarote and Fuerteventura) during the descent into Gran Canaria.
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Albufera Natural Park
The large freshwater lagoon and rice fields just south of Valencia immediately after takeoff.
Sierra Nevada
The highest peaks of mainland Spain, including Mulhacén, often snow-capped during winter and spring.
Costa de la Luz
The golden beaches of Huelva and Cádiz as the flight leaves the Spanish mainland for the Atlantic.
Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
Distant views of the volcanic landscapes and turquoise waters of the easternmost Canary Islands.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
A clear view of the island's capital city and the 'La Isleta' peninsula during the final approach.
Book a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. For morning flights, the sun will be on the left side initially, so use a polarizer or shade. As you approach LPA, the left side usually faces the coastline and city of Las Palmas during the standard northern arrival.
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Excellent urban views of the City of Arts and Sciences if the plane departs towards the North/East and turns.
Guadalquivir Valley
The vast agricultural plains of Andalusia and the winding Guadalquivir River.
Gulf of Cádiz
The transition from the Iberian Peninsula into the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean.
Mount Teide
On clear days, Spain's highest peak on Tenerife is visible across the water as you approach Gran Canaria.
Gran Canaria Highlands
Views of the rugged, mountainous interior of the island during the descent and final turns.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. The highlight is the silhouette of Mount Teide on Tenerife, which is often visible above the clouds to the west. On landing, this side faces the Atlantic until the very final moments before touchdown.
Book Hotels in Gran CanariaDistance: 1,880 km (1,168 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 30 min
Departure: VLC (39.4893, -0.481625)
Arrival: LPA (27.931900024414062, -15.38659954071045)
Route Type: Domestic
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