The left side offers the better overall experience thanks to the dramatic volcanic terrain visible during the Gran Canaria approach turn, plus glimpses of the French and Spanish Atlantic coastline during cruise, outweighing the right side's more ocean-dominated view.
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Flight Path
Edinburgh to Gran Canaria is 2,025 miles (3,259 km), a flight of about 4 hours 35 minutes.
Bay of Biscay, northern Spanish coastline near Galicia, open Atlantic Ocean en route to the Canary Islands
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EDI
RIGHTDeparting EDI on runway 24 heading southwest, the aircraft's initial turn puts Edinburgh's skyline, Arthur's Seat, and the Firth of Forth on the right side of the aircraft as the city falls away to the north. The left side shows mostly the Pentland Hills and open countryside with less definition.
Landing at LPA
LEFTLanding on LPA's runway 03 into the northeast trade winds, arriving aircraft from Europe typically continue south past the island before turning back to land, putting Gran Canaria's dramatic volcanic interior—including the peaks around Pico de las Nieves and Roque Nublo—on the left side during the turn. The right side mostly shows open Atlantic water during this maneuver.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Gran Canaria (LPA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Gran Canaria. The left side offers the better overall experience thanks to the dramatic volcanic terrain visible during the Gran Canaria approach turn, plus glimpses of the French and Spanish Atlantic coastline during cruise, outweighing the right side's more ocean-dominated view.
What can I see during takeoff from Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
During takeoff from Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing EDI on runway 24 heading southwest, the aircraft's initial turn puts Edinburgh's skyline, Arthur's Seat, and the Firth of Forth on the right side of the aircraft as the city falls away to the north. The left side shows mostly the Pentland Hills and open countryside with less definition. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth, Edinburgh Castle and Old Town, Arthur's Seat, Forth bridges.
What can I see when landing at Gran Canaria in Gran Canaria?
When landing at Gran Canaria (LPA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on LPA's runway 03 into the northeast trade winds, arriving aircraft from Europe typically continue south past the island before turning back to land, putting Gran Canaria's dramatic volcanic interior—including the peaks around Pico de las Nieves and Roque Nublo—on the left side during the turn. The right side mostly shows open Atlantic water during this maneuver. Notable sights include: Pico de las Nieves, Roque Nublo highlands, Maspalomas dunes, southern coastline cliffs.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Gran Canaria?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Gran Canaria (LPA) takes about 4 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,025 miles (3,259 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edinburgh to Gran Canaria flight path pass over?
Bay of Biscay, northern Spanish coastline near Galicia, open Atlantic Ocean en route to the Canary Islands