The left side captures Edinburgh's skyline and Firth of Forth on departure, occasional glimpses of the French and Iberian Atlantic coastline during cruise, and a dramatic volcanic approach past Mount Teide into Tenerife. The right side faces the open Atlantic for nearly the entire flight with no coastline or landmarks to break up the water.
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Flight Path
Edinburgh to Tenerife is 2,036 miles (3,276 km), a flight of about 4 hours 45 minutes.
The route tracks southwest over the English Channel near Brittany, then down the Bay of Biscay and out over the open Atlantic well west of the Portuguese and Spanish coasts, staying over water for most of the cruise before approaching the Canary Islands from the northeast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EDI
LEFTRunway 24 departures climb southwest before turning left to head south toward Spain, and that turn sweeps the left side of the aircraft across Edinburgh's skyline and the Firth of Forth. The right side mainly shows the Pentland Hills receding into flat farmland with little else to note.
Landing at TFS
LEFTRunway 07 approaches into Tenerife Sur come in from the southwest heading northeast, putting Mount Teide's volcanic cone directly on the left side of the aircraft as it descends over the island's south coast. The right side only faces open Atlantic water during the final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Tenerife Sur (TFS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Tenerife. The left side captures Edinburgh's skyline and Firth of Forth on departure, occasional glimpses of the French and Iberian Atlantic coastline during cruise, and a dramatic volcanic approach past Mount Teide into Tenerife. The right side faces the open Atlantic for nearly the entire flight with no coastline or landmarks to break up the water.
What can I see during takeoff from Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
During takeoff from Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 24 departures climb southwest before turning left to head south toward Spain, and that turn sweeps the left side of the aircraft across Edinburgh's skyline and the Firth of Forth. The right side mainly shows the Pentland Hills receding into flat farmland with little else to note. Notable sights include: Edinburgh Castle and Old Town skyline, Arthur's Seat, Firth of Forth estuary, Forth Bridges in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Tenerife Sur in Tenerife?
When landing at Tenerife Sur (TFS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 07 approaches into Tenerife Sur come in from the southwest heading northeast, putting Mount Teide's volcanic cone directly on the left side of the aircraft as it descends over the island's south coast. The right side only faces open Atlantic water during the final approach. Notable sights include: Mount Teide volcano, Tenerife's arid volcanic ridgelines, Costa Adeje and Playa de las Americas coastline, Atlantic coastline near Los Cristianos.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Tenerife?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Tenerife Sur (TFS) takes about 4 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,036 miles (3,276 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edinburgh to Tenerife flight path pass over?
The route tracks southwest over the English Channel near Brittany, then down the Bay of Biscay and out over the open Atlantic well west of the Portuguese and Spanish coasts, staying over water for most of the cruise before approaching the Canary Islands from the northeast.