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ABJ → DKR
Which side of the plane to sit from Port Bouet Airport (Abidjan) to Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (Dakar)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an exceptional vantage point of the Atlantic coastline, featuring the diverse river deltas of West Africa and the stunning Bissagos archipelago.
Grand-Lahou Lagoons
Narrow sandbars separating the Ebrié Lagoon from the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean shortly after takeoff.
Cape Palmas
The dramatic southern corner of the African continent where the coastline turns sharply northwest toward Liberia.
Freetown Peninsula
Lush, forested mountains rising directly from the sea near the capital of Sierra Leone.
Bissagos Archipelago
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve consisting of 88 islands and islets off the coast of Guinea-Bissau, visible as a mosaic of turquoise and green.
Sine-Saloum Delta
The intricate network of saltwater channels, mangroves, and sandy islands in southern Senegal.
Île de Gorée
A bird's-eye view of the historic island and the volcanic cliffs of the Cap-Vert peninsula upon the final approach to Dakar.
The left side is superior for coastal photography. On morning flights, you avoid the direct glare of the sun over the ocean. Keep your camera ready about 70-80 minutes into the flight for the Bissagos Islands, which are a geographic marvel best seen from high altitude.
Upper Guinean Forests
Expansive stretches of tropical rainforest transitioning into wooded savannah as you head north.
Fouta Djallon Highlands
The 'Water Tower of West Africa', featuring rolling plateaus and deep valleys in the heart of Guinea.
Gambia River
A clear view of the winding river cutting through the heart of The Gambia, surrounded by fertile gallery forests.
Sahelian Transition
Observe the distinct change in soil color from tropical red to arid orange-yellow near the Senegal border.
Lac Rose (Lake Retba)
Depending on the wind direction and approach path, you may spot the famous pink-hued lake just north of Dakar.
The right side offers great views of the West African interior. This side is particularly rewarding during or just after the rainy season (June to October) when the Guinean highlands are vibrantly green and river levels are high.
Distance: 1,820 km (1,131 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 26 min
Departure: ABJ (5.261390209197998, -3.9262900352478023)
Arrival: DKR (14.739700317382812, -17.49020004272461)
Route Type: International
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