London to Gran Canaria flight pathSTNLPA

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Flight time4h 20m
Distance1,842
Heading212° → 202°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 3.0 left·★ 3.5 right

The right side offers a stronger overall package: a genuine London skyline moment at takeoff plus long stretches of Atlantic coastline (Bay of Biscay, Portugal) during cruise, giving more consistent visual interest across the whole flight, even though the left side wins the dramatic volcanic finale into LPA.

Takeoff · STNRIGHTLondon skyline (Canary Wharf, The Shard), Thames Estuary
Landing · LPALEFTRoque Nublo volcanic plug, Pico de las Nieves summit, Maspalomas sand dunes

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Bay of Biscay coastline, northern Spanish coast near Bilbao, Portuguese Atlantic coast near Lisbon, open Atlantic Ocean approach to the Canary Islands

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from London (right side) — London skyline (Canary Wharf, The Shard), Thames Estuary, Essex farmland patchwork

Takeoff from STN

RIGHT

Departing STN on runway 22, the aircraft climbs southwest and banks south, putting London's skyline into view on the right side before the route continues over the English countryside toward the Channel coast.

London skyline (Canary WharfThe Shard)Thames EstuaryEssex farmland patchwork

Landing at LPA

LEFT

On approach to LPA's runway 03 into the northeast trade winds, the aircraft tracks north along Gran Canaria's east coast, putting the island's dramatic volcanic interior—including the Roque Nublo massif—on the left side of the cabin.

Roque Nublo volcanic plugPico de las Nieves summitMaspalomas sand dunesdeep barranco ravines

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About This Route

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

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Gran Canaria. The right side offers a stronger overall package: a genuine London skyline moment at takeoff plus long stretches of Atlantic coastline (Bay of Biscay, Portugal) during cruise, giving more consistent visual interest across the whole flight, even though the left side wins the dramatic volcanic finale into LPA.

What can I see during takeoff from Stansted in London?

During takeoff from Stansted (STN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing STN on runway 22, the aircraft climbs southwest and banks south, putting London's skyline into view on the right side before the route continues over the English countryside toward the Channel coast. Notable sights include: London skyline (Canary Wharf, The Shard), Thames Estuary, Essex farmland patchwork.

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. On approach to LPA's runway 03 into the northeast trade winds, the aircraft tracks north along Gran Canaria's east coast, putting the island's dramatic volcanic interior—including the Roque Nublo massif—on the left side of the cabin. Notable sights include: Roque Nublo volcanic plug, Pico de las Nieves summit, Maspalomas sand dunes, deep barranco ravines.

How long is the flight from London to Gran Canaria?

The flight from Stansted (STN) to Gran Canaria (LPA) takes 4h 20m.

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

Bay of Biscay coastline, northern Spanish coast near Bilbao, Portuguese Atlantic coast near Lisbon, open Atlantic Ocean approach to the Canary Islands