Lisbon to Funchal flight pathLISFNC

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Flight time1h 40m
Distance600
Heading228° → 223°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 2.5 left·★ 3.5 right

The right side combines a scenic Lisbon coastal departure with decent ocean views, while cruise is mostly open Atlantic; however landing favors the left, making the overall experience fairly balanced but slightly favoring right due to the more visually varied departure sequence.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Lisbon to Funchal is 600 miles (965 km), a flight of about 1 hour 40 minutes.

Open Atlantic Ocean with no land features until Madeira's mountainous silhouette appears on the horizon during descent

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Lisbon (right side) — Tagus River estuary, Cascais coastline, Sintra hills, Atlantic coast near Cabo da Roca

Takeoff from LIS

RIGHT

Departing LIS under typical Nortada winds, the aircraft climbs out and banks toward the Atlantic, putting the Lisbon coastline, Tagus estuary mouth, and Cascais/Sintra hills on the right side of the plane before heading out over open water.

Tagus River estuaryCascais coastlineSintra hillsAtlantic coast near Cabo da Roca
LIS LisboaHub for TAP Air Portugal

Landing at FNC

LEFT

On approach to FNC's runway 05 from the southwest, the plane tracks along Madeira's south coast before the final turn, putting the island's steep volcanic peaks and terraced mountainsides on the left while the ocean stays on the right.

Madeira's central mountain ridgeterraced hillside villagesFunchal's amphitheater-shaped baycoastal cliffs near the airport
FNC Cristiano Ronaldo International AirportFunchal, Portugal

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lisboa (LIS) to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lisbon to Funchal. The right side combines a scenic Lisbon coastal departure with decent ocean views, while cruise is mostly open Atlantic; however landing favors the left, making the overall experience fairly balanced but slightly favoring right due to the more visually varied departure sequence.

What can I see during takeoff from Lisboa in Lisbon?

During takeoff from Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing LIS under typical Nortada winds, the aircraft climbs out and banks toward the Atlantic, putting the Lisbon coastline, Tagus estuary mouth, and Cascais/Sintra hills on the right side of the plane before heading out over open water. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, Cascais coastline, Sintra hills, Atlantic coast near Cabo da Roca.

What can I see when landing at Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport in Funchal?

When landing at Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to FNC's runway 05 from the southwest, the plane tracks along Madeira's south coast before the final turn, putting the island's steep volcanic peaks and terraced mountainsides on the left while the ocean stays on the right. Notable sights include: Madeira's central mountain ridge (Pico Ruivo area), terraced hillside villages, Funchal's amphitheater-shaped bay, coastal cliffs near the airport.

How long is the flight from Lisbon to Funchal?

The flight from Lisboa (LIS) to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 600 miles (965 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Lisbon to Funchal flight path pass over?

Open Atlantic Ocean with no land features until Madeira's mountainous silhouette appears on the horizon during descent