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ACC → BEY
Which side of the plane to sit from Kotoka International Airport (Accra) to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (Beirut)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic contrasts, featuring the massive Lake Volta after takeoff, the lush greenery of the Nile Delta against the desert, and a prime view of the Lebanese mountains and Beirut's skyline during the final approach.
Lake Volta
Stunning views of the world's largest man-made reservoir by surface area, showing its intricate shoreline.
Tenere Desert
Fly over the iconic orange dunes and vast emptiness of the 'desert within a desert' in Niger.
Nile Delta
Depending on the specific flight path, observe the stark contrast where the fertile green banks of the Nile meet the desert.
Beirut Cityscape
As the plane banks for its final approach into BEY, the right side often looks directly onto the dense urban sprawl and the Mediterranean corniche.
Mount Lebanon
The majestic peaks of the Lebanon mountain range provide a stunning backdrop to the city during the landing sequence.
For the best experience, choose a window seat on the right for daytime flights. The highlights of Lake Volta and the Nile Delta are highly dependent on clear weather. Upon arrival in Beirut, the right side typically offers a superior view of the city's unique geography wedged between the sea and the mountains.
Gulf of Guinea
Aerial views of the Atlantic coastline and the shipping lanes of Accra shortly after takeoff.
Saharan Plateaus
Dramatic rock formations and wind-swept plateaus across the central Saharan regions of Niger and Libya.
Mediterranean Coast
The sharp transition from the golden sands of the North African desert to the deep blue of the Mediterranean Sea.
Open Sea Transit
Expansive views of the Eastern Mediterranean, with occasional glimpses of commercial shipping traffic.
The left side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare while viewing the Sahara. During the descent into Beirut, this side provides a broad view of the sea and the northern Lebanese coastline if the aircraft approaches from the south.
Distance: 4,830 km (3,001 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 41 min
Departure: ACC (5.605189800262451, -0.16678600013256073)
Arrival: BEY (33.820899963378906, 35.488399505615234)
Route Type: International
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