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ABJ → BOY
Which side of the plane to sit from Port Bouet Airport (Abidjan) to Bobo Dioulasso Airport (Bobo-dioulasso)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an exceptional perspective of Abidjan's dense skyline and the Ébrié Lagoon during takeoff, followed by a high likelihood of seeing the world-renowned Basilica in Yamoussoukro during the cruise phase.
Abidjan Plateau
A stunning view of the high-rise buildings in 'Le Plateau,' often called the Manhattan of West Africa.
Ébrié Lagoon
The intricate network of waterways and bridges that define the unique geography of Abidjan.
Yamoussoukro Basilica
The massive dome of the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, the largest church in the world, visible from high altitude.
Bandama River
Aerial views of the winding river valley that serves as the lifeblood for central Ivorian agriculture.
Old Bobo-Dioulasso
The distinctive Sudano-Sahelian architecture and the Great Mosque are often visible during the final approach.
The right side is essential for seeing Yamoussoukro, which usually appears about 25-30 minutes after takeoff. During the Harmattan season (December to February), the Saharan dust can obscure distant views, so window seats are best utilized on clearer days in the rainy season.
Gulf of Guinea
Views of the Atlantic coastline and the crashing surf of Port Bouet as the aircraft climbs.
Rainforest Canopy
The dense, deep green tropical forests of southern Ivory Coast stretching toward the Liberian border.
Lake Kossou
The expansive blue waters of Ivory Coast's largest reservoir, formed by the Bandama River dam.
Sudano-Sahelian Transition
A noticeable thinning of forest cover as the landscape transforms into open savanna near the Burkina Faso border.
Banfora Cliffs
Dramatic sandstone escarpments and rock formations visible as you enter Burkinabé airspace.
For the best visibility of the geological transitions, choose a morning flight to avoid the midday sun glare. Keep an eye out for the Banfora cliffs about 20 minutes before landing, as they mark the entrance to the Bobo-Dioulasso region.
Distance: 657 km (408 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: ABJ (5.261390209197998, -3.9262900352478023)
Arrival: BOY (11.160099983215332, -4.33096981048584)
Route Type: International
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