Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Tenerife. Right-side seats win overall because the outbound views from London are more dramatic and varied (estuary, coastline, downs), while the landing views are comparable on both sides. The flight path southwestward favors right-side visibility for the departure phase, which is typically the more scenic portion of this route.

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Thames estuary and Kent coastline during the initial climb. Gatwick's primary runways (08L/08R and 26L/26R) mean westbound departures turn southwest, positioning right-side passengers to see the river system and coastal features as the aircraft banks. Notable sights include: Thames estuary, Kent coastline, North Downs ridge, English Channel.

When landing at Tenerife Sur (TFS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best views during descent into Tenerife Sur. The approach typically comes from the northeast over the Atlantic, and left-side passengers see the volcanic landscape of southern Tenerife, including Teide's shadow and the island's dramatic terrain as altitude decreases. Notable sights include: Mount Teide (visible as distant peak), volcanic ridges of southern Tenerife, Tenerife coastline, Atlantic Ocean.

The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Tenerife Sur (TFS) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the Bay of Biscay at cruise altitude (around 35,000 feet), where water dominates the view. The Pyrenees form a distant ridge on the horizon if visible through haze during the crossing. As the aircraft approaches Spanish airspace, the Iberian Peninsula's interior plateau becomes visible, followed by the Sierra Morena mountains in southern Spain. The final approach descends over the Atlantic toward Tenerife, with the Canary Islands archipelago becoming visible—Gran Canaria and other islands may appear as distant landmasses before Tenerife fills the view.