Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A lush volcanic island rising steeply from the Atlantic 600 km west of Morocco. The dramatic sea cliffs, terraced hillsides, and cloud-capped peaks are visible on transatlantic flights approaching Europe.
32Flight Routes
1 kmClosest Pass
🏝️ IslandType
Routes that pass it32
GIG → LHR
Both Sides
LHR → GIG
Both Sides
EZE → PEK
Left
KEF → TFS
Left
PEK → EZE
Right
TFS → KEF
Right
LIN → PXO
Right
PXO → LIN
Left
FAO → FNC
Right
FNC → FAO
Left
FNC → KTW
Left
FNC → LIS
Left
KTW → FNC
Right
LIS → FNC
Right
LIS → PXO
Right
PXO → LIS
Left
BER → FNC
Right
FNC → BER
Left
FNC → HAM
Left
FNC → LBG
Left
FNC → OPO
Left
FNC → ORY
Left
HAM → FNC
Right
LBG → FNC
Right
OPO → FNC
Right
ORY → FNC
Right
FNC → LGW
Left
FNC → LHR
Left
LGW → FNC
Right
LHR → FNC
Right
FRA → PXO
Right
PXO → FRA
Left
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Madeira from a plane?
Yes — 32 flight routes pass within 25 km of Madeira. The closest routes include Rio De Janeiro to London, London to Rio De Janeiro, Buenos Aires to Beijing. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 1 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Madeira?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Madeira: on a Rio De Janeiro to London flight, visible from both sides; on a London to Rio De Janeiro flight, visible from both sides; on a Buenos Aires to Beijing flight, sit on the Left side.