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ACC → FNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Kotoka International Airport (Accra) to Lungi International Airport (Freetown)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a diverse view of the West African coastline's major urban centers and the lush, dense rainforests of the Upper Guinean forest zone, contrasted with distant mountain ranges.
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Abidjan Skyline
Aerial view of the Ébrié Lagoon and the skyscrapers of Plateau, known as the 'Manhattan of West Africa'.
Liberian Rainforests
Fly over some of the most intact primary tropical rainforests in West Africa, appearing as a dense, dark green carpet.
Port of Monrovia
A clear view of Liberia's capital city and its busy industrial port on Bushrod Island.
Nimba Range Peaks
On clear days, the distant silhouette of the Mount Nimba range can be seen along the border of Ivory Coast and Liberia.
Mano River Border
The winding river that marks the international boundary between Liberia and Sierra Leone.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the landscape illuminated by the golden hour without the sun directly in your window. Keep a close watch roughly 45-60 minutes into the flight for the lagoon systems of Ivory Coast. Use a window seat forward of the wing to ensure the engine doesn't obstruct your view of the major cities like Abidjan and Monrovia which usually pass just to the north of the flight path.
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Gulf of Guinea
Expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean and the busy shipping lanes connecting West African ports.
Banana Islands
As the plane descends, look for this cluster of historic and scenic islands off the coast of the Freetown Peninsula.
Western Area Mountains
The dramatic 'Lion Mountains' that gave Sierra Leone its name, visible as you approach the peninsula for landing.
Tokeh and River No. 2
The famous white sand beaches of Sierra Leone appear as brilliant strips between the emerald forest and the turquoise sea.
Sherbro Estuary
A complex network of mangroves, sandbars, and waterways located in the southern part of Sierra Leone.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is superior during the final approach into FNA, as you often bank over the Atlantic, providing a panoramic view of the Freetown Peninsula's rugged coastline and mountains. During the Harmattan season (December to February), visibility can be significantly reduced by dust, making the coastal views on this side slightly clearer than the hazy inland vistas.
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Get eSIMs for Sierra LeoneDistance: 1,476 km (917 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: ACC (5.605189800262451, -0.16678600013256073)
Arrival: FNA (8.616439999999999, -13.1955)
Route Type: International
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