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ABB → LOS
Which side of the plane to sit from Asaba International Airport (Asaba) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior visual experience, combining the dramatic crossing of the Niger River immediately after takeoff with a spectacular approach over the Atlantic coastline and the Lekki Peninsula before landing in Lagos.
The Niger River
A massive aerial view of West Africa's longest river and the Onitsha Bridge shortly after departure from Asaba.
Delta Creek Networks
Intricate, winding silver threads of water carving through dense mangrove forests and swampy terrain.
Bight of Benin Coastline
As the flight nears Lagos, the perspective shifts to the stunning meeting point of the lush land and the Atlantic Ocean.
Lekki Peninsula
Views of the rapidly developing urban sprawl, high-rise buildings, and the Epe Expressway corridor.
Lagos Port & Harbour
Dozens of cargo ships anchored in the ocean waiting to enter the busy ports of Apapa and Tin Can Island.
Book an afternoon flight to see the sun reflecting off the Niger Delta waterways. On the approach to Lagos, keep your camera ready as the plane usually banks over the ocean, providing a perfect panoramic view of the coastline and Victoria Island.
Edo Rainforests
Vast stretches of tropical rainforest canopy and agricultural plantations in the interior of Southern Nigeria.
Benin City Outskirts
A distant view of the ancient city of Benin and its surrounding rural settlements characterized by red earth paths.
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
The artery of Nigerian commerce, visible as a busy ribbon of traffic near the Shagamu interchange.
Third Mainland Bridge
During the final descent, catch a glimpse of the iconic bridge stretching across the Lagos Lagoon.
Ikeja Business District
Dense urban views of the capital of Lagos State just moments before touching down at Murtala Muhammed Airport.
The right side is best for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It provides a better sense of Nigeria's inland geography and the sheer density of the Lagos mainland urban development during the final minutes of the flight.
Distance: 372 km (231 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 37 min
Departure: ABB (6.204167, 6.665278)
Arrival: LOS (6.5773701667785645, 3.321160078048706)
Route Type: Domestic
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