Manchester to Gran Canaria flight pathMANLPA

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Flight time4h 20m
Distance1,879
Heading206° → 197°
Best side
Left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.0 right

The left side strings together the Peak District at takeoff, glimpses of the French and Portuguese Atlantic coast during cruise, and a dramatic volcanic island approach at landing, while the right side is dominated by flatter English farmland and largely featureless ocean.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Manchester to Gran Canaria is 1,879 miles (3,024 km), a flight of about 4 hours 20 minutes.

Bay of Biscay, the Portuguese coastline near Porto and Lisbon, and a long stretch of open Atlantic Ocean before the Canary Islands

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Manchester (left side) — Peak District (Kinder Scout/Dark Peak), Stockport and southeast Manchester suburbs, Pennine hills

Takeoff from MAN

LEFT

Departing Manchester on runway 23 and turning south, left-side passengers get a good look at the Peak District's gritstone edges and the Pennine foothills as the aircraft banks, while the right side mostly shows the flatter Cheshire Plain.

Peak DistrictStockport and southeast Manchester suburbsPennine hills
MAN ManchesterHub for Jet2.com, easyJet, TUI Airways

Landing at LPA

LEFT

Arrivals into LPA typically fly south past the island before turning back to land into the trade winds, putting Gran Canaria's volcanic interior and the Maspalomas dunes on the left side, while the right side faces open Atlantic water.

Roque Nublo and the central volcanic peaksMaspalomas sand dunesBarranco ravinesLas Palmas coastline to the north
LPA Gran CanariaHub for Binter Canarias, Canaryfly

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Manchester (MAN) to Gran Canaria (LPA)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manchester to Gran Canaria. The left side strings together the Peak District at takeoff, glimpses of the French and Portuguese Atlantic coast during cruise, and a dramatic volcanic island approach at landing, while the right side is dominated by flatter English farmland and largely featureless ocean.

What can I see during takeoff from Manchester in Manchester?

During takeoff from Manchester (MAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Manchester on runway 23 and turning south, left-side passengers get a good look at the Peak District's gritstone edges and the Pennine foothills as the aircraft banks, while the right side mostly shows the flatter Cheshire Plain. Notable sights include: Peak District (Kinder Scout/Dark Peak), Stockport and southeast Manchester suburbs, Pennine hills.

What can I see when landing at Gran Canaria in Gran Canaria?

When landing at Gran Canaria (LPA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arrivals into LPA typically fly south past the island before turning back to land into the trade winds, putting Gran Canaria's volcanic interior and the Maspalomas dunes on the left side, while the right side faces open Atlantic water. Notable sights include: Roque Nublo and the central volcanic peaks, Maspalomas sand dunes, Barranco ravines, Las Palmas coastline to the north.

How long is the flight from Manchester to Gran Canaria?

The flight from Manchester (MAN) to Gran Canaria (LPA) takes about 4 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,879 miles (3,024 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Manchester to Gran Canaria flight path pass over?

Bay of Biscay, the Portuguese coastline near Porto and Lisbon, and a long stretch of open Atlantic Ocean before the Canary Islands