The left side captures the more scenic bookends of the flight — the South Downs and Channel coast on departure, glimpses of the Iberian coastline during cruise, and the dramatic volcanic profile of Teide on arrival — while the right side faces mostly featureless Atlantic Ocean for the bulk of the flight.
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Flight Path
London to Tenerife is 1,810 miles (2,913 km), a flight of about 4 hours 20 minutes.
Bay of Biscay, the Galician and Portuguese Atlantic coastline near Porto and Lisbon, then open Atlantic Ocean before the Canary Islands come into view
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LGW
LEFTGatwick departs to the west and then banks south toward France; during that turn the left side offers a brief look at the South Downs ridgeline and a glimpse of the English Channel coastline near Brighton before the climb continues over the Channel.
Landing at TFS
LEFTOn the typical approach into Tenerife South (runway 07), aircraft swing in from the southwest over open ocean before turning northeast to land, and during that final turn the volcanic bulk of Mount Teide and the island's dark lava-flanked terrain are visible on the left side.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Gatwick (LGW) to Tenerife Sur (TFS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Tenerife. The left side captures the more scenic bookends of the flight — the South Downs and Channel coast on departure, glimpses of the Iberian coastline during cruise, and the dramatic volcanic profile of Teide on arrival — while the right side faces mostly featureless Atlantic Ocean for the bulk of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Gatwick in London?
During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gatwick departs to the west and then banks south toward France; during that turn the left side offers a brief look at the South Downs ridgeline and a glimpse of the English Channel coastline near Brighton before the climb continues over the Channel. Notable sights include: South Downs ridge, Sussex coastline near Brighton, English Channel.
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. On the typical approach into Tenerife South (runway 07), aircraft swing in from the southwest over open ocean before turning northeast to land, and during that final turn the volcanic bulk of Mount Teide and the island's dark lava-flanked terrain are visible on the left side. Notable sights include: Mount Teide volcano, Las Cañadas caldera rim, southern Tenerife's black volcanic coastline, Atlantic Ocean.
How long is the flight from London to Tenerife?
The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Tenerife Sur (TFS) takes about 4 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,810 miles (2,913 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Tenerife flight path pass over?
Bay of Biscay, the Galician and Portuguese Atlantic coastline near Porto and Lisbon, then open Atlantic Ocean before the Canary Islands come into view