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ABV → SSG
Which side of the plane to sit from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (Abuja) to Malabo Airport (Malabo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior primarily due to the proximity to Mount Cameroon, West Africa's highest peak, which dominates the horizon on the final approach to Bioko Island.
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Benue River Basin
Aerial views of the fertile valleys and river systems south of Abuja as the flight begins.
Cross River Rainforests
Lush, dense tropical canopies of the Cross River National Park area near the Cameroon border.
Mount Cameroon
The most dramatic feature of the flight: a 4,040-meter active volcano rising directly from the coast.
Calabar Estuary
The complex meeting point of the Cross River and the Bight of Biafra as you leave the mainland.
Bioko Island Cliffs
The steep volcanic slopes and northern coastline of Malabo's island during the descent.
Book a window seat on the left for a chance to see Mount Cameroon. To maximize visibility, choose a morning flight (around 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM) before the tropical heat creates heavy afternoon cloud cover around the volcanic peaks. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes before landing.
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Lower Niger River
Views of the massive Niger River as it winds its way toward the southern delta region.
Niger Delta Creeks
An intricate web of waterways and mangroves forming one of the world's largest wetlands.
Offshore Oil Rigs
Visible industrial platforms dotting the Gulf of Guinea as you cross the Nigerian maritime border.
Port Harcourt Outskirts
Distant views of the industrial landscape and urban sprawl of Nigeria's oil capital.
Gulf of Guinea
Expansive views of the open Atlantic Ocean and local shipping traffic near Malabo's port.
The right side offers excellent views of the Niger Delta's unique geography. If flying in the late afternoon, the sun will be on this side, which may cause glare but provides beautiful golden-hour reflections off the water and winding river channels.
Book Hotels in MalaboDistance: 605 km (376 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 1 min
Departure: ABV (9.006790161132812, 7.263169765472412)
Arrival: SSG (3.7552700042724614, 8.708720207214355)
Route Type: International
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