About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tenerife Sur (TFS) to Tegel (TXL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tenerife to Berlin. While landing favors the left, the takeoff offers more dramatic and sustained scenery. Right-side seats capture Tenerife's volcanic landscape and Mount Teide clearly during climb, providing the most visually distinctive portion of this long transatlantic flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Tenerife Sur in Tenerife?
During takeoff from Tenerife Sur (TFS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Tenerife's dramatic volcanic terrain immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs northwestward, positioning right-side passengers to see the island's interior peaks and the Atlantic coastline receding below. Notable sights include: Mount Teide (3,718 m, visible as a dominant snow-capped peak in clear conditions), Tenerife's northern coastline with Puerto de la Cruz area, the Anaga Mountains to the northeast, Atlantic Ocean extending northward.
What can I see when landing at Tegel in Berlin?
When landing at Tegel (TXL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the final approach into Berlin Tegel. The aircraft descends from the southwest, and left-side passengers see the Spree River, Tegeler See lake, and central Berlin's urban landscape including the Tiergarten district and Brandenburg Gate area. Notable sights include: Tegeler See (large freshwater lake immediately north of the airport), Spree River winding through Berlin, Tiergarten (large urban park in central Berlin), Berlin's city center with recognizable buildings on the horizon.
How long is the flight from Tenerife to Berlin?
The flight from Tenerife Sur (TFS) to Tegel (TXL) takes 5h 50m.
What does the Tenerife to Berlin flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Bay of Biscay and passes over or near the Pyrenees mountains (depending on exact routing), then continues over central France and Germany. The Bay of Biscay offers open ocean views for several hours. As the aircraft approaches continental Europe, the Pyrenees may be visible on the southern horizon depending on altitude and routing. Central France's landscape of agricultural plains and river valleys becomes visible during the descent phase into German airspace.