Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Gran Canaria. Right-side seats offer superior views on both takeoff (North Downs and Surrey landscape) and landing (Gran Canaria's volcanic peaks and western coastline). The landing view is particularly rewarding, with the island's dramatic topography and the Atlantic providing striking visual contrast.

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gatwick typically departs south on runway 26L/R. Right-side seats face west-southwest toward the North Downs and the initial climb path over Surrey and Sussex, offering views of the chalk escarpment and patchwork farmland. Left seats face the opposite direction toward London and the Thames Valley. Notable sights include: North Downs (chalk ridge running east-west), River Mole valley below, Reigate area settlements, South Downs distant ridge to the south.

When landing at Gran Canaria (LPA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching Gran Canaria from the north, aircraft descend toward runway 03L/R (northerly heading). Right-side seats face west toward the volcanic peaks of Gran Canaria's interior and the western coastline. The island's distinctive central caldera and Pico de las Nieves (1,949m) dominate the view during final approach. Notable sights include: Pico de las Nieves (highest peak, central), Caldera de Tejeda (volcanic depression), Atlantic Ocean western coast, Las Palmas city area to the northeast.

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

The flight path crosses the Bay of Biscay heading southwest. Approximately 2 hours into the flight, the Portuguese coast (Algarve region) becomes visible on the left (south) side at altitude. The flight then crosses open Atlantic, with occasional glimpses of the Canary Islands' northern islands (Tenerife's Teide volcano may be visible on the left/south side during clear conditions) before final descent into Gran Canaria. The Bay of Biscay typically shows cloud formations and occasional shipping traffic, but few distinctive landmarks at cruise altitude.