Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Gran Canaria. While takeoff offers interesting Dutch landscape views from the right, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic and visually striking scenery—the volcanic peaks and crater formations of Gran Canaria are far more distinctive than the flat polder fields of the Netherlands.

During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the North Sea coast and the Dutch polder landscape as the aircraft climbs southwestward. You'll see the flat, geometric water management systems and coastal features that define the Netherlands' geography. Notable sights include: North Sea coastline, Dutch polder fields with drainage canals, Ijsselmeer lake (if visible during climb), Belgian coast to the southeast.

When landing at Gran Canaria (LPA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Gran Canaria. You'll see the volcanic peaks of the island's interior, the dramatic terrain, and the coastal approach to Las Palmas. The island's mountainous spine is best viewed from the left as you descend from the northeast. Notable sights include: Pico de las Nieves (central volcanic peak, 6,394 ft), Caldera de Bandama crater, Atlantic Ocean coastline, Las Palmas city and harbor.

The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Gran Canaria (LPA) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Bay of Biscay (relatively featureless open ocean), then passes over the Iberian Peninsula's western coast and interior. Notable features include the Portuguese coastline near Lisbon (if visible at altitude), the Spanish interior plateau, and the transition to the Atlantic approaching the Canary Islands. The Strait of Gibraltar region may be visible to the south depending on exact routing. Most of the mid-flight segment offers limited scenic interest—primarily open ocean and distant landmasses at cruise altitude.