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ABJ β DLA
Which side of the plane to sit from Port Bouet Airport (Abidjan) to Douala International Airport (Douala)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the diverse landscapes of West Africa, featuring five different countries, major lagoons, and the massive urban sprawl of Lagos, finishing with views of Mount Cameroon on approach.
Abidjan Plateau
Aerial view of the 'Manhattan of Africa' and the sprawling ΓbriΓ© Lagoon immediately after departure.
Accra Coastline
Clear views of Ghana's capital, including the Independence Arch and the bustling coastal districts.
Lake NokouΓ©
A massive lagoon system in Benin, home to the famous GanviΓ© stilt village visible as patterns on the water.
Lagos Megacity
The staggering scale of Africa's largest city, featuring the Third Mainland Bridge and the Victoria Island skyline.
Niger Delta
A labyrinthine network of rivers, creeks, and lush green mangrove swamps stretching across southern Nigeria.
Mount Cameroon
On the descent into Douala, this 4,040m active volcano often rises above the clouds to the north.
Sit on the left (Window A) for a morning flight to have the sun behind you, providing the best lighting for photography of the Lagos lagoons and the Niger Delta. In the rainy season (May-October), early morning flights offer the best chance to see Mount Cameroon before afternoon cumulus clouds obscure the peak.
Gulf of Guinea
Uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean and the deep blue waters of the West African continental shelf.
Offshore Oil Fields
Visible oil platforms and support vessels dotting the waters off the coast of Nigeria and Cameroon.
Bioko Island
The volcanic silhouette of Malabo on Bioko Island (Equatorial Guinea) is often visible on the southern horizon.
Wouri River Estuary
The dramatic meeting of the Wouri River's sediment-rich brown water with the Atlantic Ocean near Douala.
Atlantic Sunset
For late afternoon flights, this side offers spectacular sunsets over the open ocean.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic. While mostly ocean-facing, keep an eye out for the flickering flares of oil rigs at night, which look like stars on the water's surface. On final approach to Douala, the right side provides a better view of the dense mangrove forests of the Douala-Edea Reserve.
Distance: 1,519 km (944 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 2 min
Departure: ABJ (5.261390209197998, -3.9262900352478023)
Arrival: DLA (4.0060801506, 9.71947956085)
Route Type: International
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