Santa Cruz De La Palma to Madrid is 1,148 miles (1,847 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The right side captures La Palma's most dramatic volcanic features during departure and provides continuous views of Spain's interior plateau and mountain ranges during the flight. While the left side offers good landing views, the takeoff scenery from the right is more visually distinctive.
Flight Path
After climbing out from La Palma, the flight crosses the Atlantic toward mainland Spain. The midpoint of the journey passes over the Canary Islands' eastern islands (Fuerteventura and Lanzarote visible to the right/south if flying at optimal altitude), then crosses open ocean before reaching the Spanish mainland. As you approach the peninsula, the Sierra Morena mountains become visible on the southern horizon, followed by the central Spanish plateau (Meseta Central) with its characteristic flat-to-rolling terrain. The Tagus River system becomes increasingly visible as a network of valleys cutting through the plateau. The Sierra de Guadarrama and Sistema Central mountain ranges mark the northern boundary of the approach corridor into Madrid.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from SPC
RIGHTLa Palma's volcanic terrain and the island's northern coastline are best viewed from the right side during northeastward climb-out. You'll see the Caldera de Taburiente and the island's dramatic ridge formations receding beneath the wing.
Landing at MAD
LEFTApproaching Madrid from the southwest, the left side offers views of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range and the Tagus River valley as you descend toward Barajas. The terrain transitions from central plateau to the Madrid metropolitan area.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from La Palma (SPC) to Barajas (MAD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Santa Cruz De La Palma to Madrid. The right side captures La Palma's most dramatic volcanic features during departure and provides continuous views of Spain's interior plateau and mountain ranges during the flight. While the left side offers good landing views, the takeoff scenery from the right is more visually distinctive.
What can I see during takeoff from La Palma in Santa Cruz De La Palma?
During takeoff from La Palma (SPC), sit on the Right side for the best views. La Palma's volcanic terrain and the island's northern coastline are best viewed from the right side during northeastward climb-out. You'll see the Caldera de Taburiente and the island's dramatic ridge formations receding beneath the wing. Notable sights include: Caldera de Taburiente (volcanic crater), La Palma's northern coastline, Roque de los Muchachos (highest peak at 2,396m), Atlantic Ocean to the west.
What can I see when landing at Barajas in Madrid?
When landing at Barajas (MAD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Madrid from the southwest, the left side offers views of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range and the Tagus River valley as you descend toward Barajas. The terrain transitions from central plateau to the Madrid metropolitan area. Notable sights include: Sierra de Guadarrama (mountain range to the north), Tagus River valley, Madrid city sprawl and urban grid, Barajas Airport runways.
How long is the flight from Santa Cruz De La Palma to Madrid?
The flight from La Palma (SPC) to Barajas (MAD) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,148 miles (1,847 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Santa Cruz De La Palma to Madrid flight path pass over?
After climbing out from La Palma, the flight crosses the Atlantic toward mainland Spain. The midpoint of the journey passes over the Canary Islands' eastern islands (Fuerteventura and Lanzarote visible to the right/south if flying at optimal altitude), then crosses open ocean before reaching the Spanish mainland. As you approach the peninsula, the Sierra Morena mountains become visible on the southern horizon, followed by the central Spanish plateau (Meseta Central) with its characteristic flat-to-rolling terrain. The Tagus River system becomes increasingly visible as a network of valleys cutting through the plateau. The Sierra de Guadarrama and Sistema Central mountain ranges mark the northern boundary of the approach corridor into Madrid.