Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Tenerife. Left seats dominate the landing experience with exceptional views of Teide and the Atlantic approach. Takeoff is slightly better on the right, but the landing view is more spectacular and memorable.

During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Heathrow typically departs westbound (runways 27L/27R). Right-side seats face north during climb-out, offering views of the Thames valley, Windsor, and the Chiltern Hills. Left seats face south toward Surrey and the North Downs—less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: River Thames winding through the Home Counties, Windsor Castle and surrounding parkland, Chiltern Hills escarpment to the north, London's urban sprawl receding southeastward.

When landing at Tenerife Sur (TFS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Tenerife Sur typically uses runway 03 (northbound approach). Left-side seats face west during descent, providing unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean, the volcanic cone of Mount Teide on Tenerife's northern horizon, and the dramatic southern cliffs of Tenerife. Right seats face east toward the interior. Notable sights include: Mount Teide (3,718 m) visible as a distant snow-capped peak on the northern horizon, the Atlantic Ocean with its deep blue color, Tenerife's southern volcanic cliffs and ravines, the arid southern coastal plains.

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

The flight path crosses the Bay of Biscay, then passes over the Portuguese coast near Cape Finisterre, continues south along the Iberian Peninsula's western coast, crosses the Atlantic toward Morocco, and approaches the Canary Islands from the northwest. Notable en route: the Pyrenees visible from the northern route segment, the Portuguese coastline with its distinctive estuaries, and the open Atlantic with occasional cloud formations over warmer waters as you approach the subtropics.