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ACC → NYI
Which side of the plane to sit from Kotoka International Airport (Accra) to Sunyani Airport (Sunyani)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Akwapim-Togo mountain ranges and the steep cliffs of the Kwahu Plateau, providing a more rugged and visually interesting landscape compared to the western plains.
Akwapim-Togo Range
The scenic ridge of hills extending north from Aburi, often shrouded in a light morning mist.
Lake Volta Horizon
On exceptionally clear days, the distant shimmering expanse of the world's largest man-made lake can be seen to the east.
Kwahu Escarpment
The dramatic cliffs and high-altitude settlements of the Kwahu plateau, famous for paragliding.
Forest Reserves
Views over protected forest zones showing the dense, multi-layered canopy of the Ashanti and Bono regions.
NYI Approach
A clear view of the Sunyani Airport runway and the surrounding Bono regional landscape during the final turn.
Morning flights are ideal for the right side as the sun illuminates the eastern faces of the mountains. Look out for the 'V' shaped valleys in the Akwapim range. During the Harmattan season (December to February), visibility may be reduced, so lower altitudes are your best chance for photos.
Accra Urban Sprawl
Aerial view of the capital's expanding residential areas like Achimota and Gbawe shortly after takeoff.
Densu River Basin
The winding path of the Densu River as it flows through the Greater Accra and Eastern regions.
Cocoa Plantations
Patchwork of agricultural land showing Ghana's famous cocoa-growing regions as you head inland.
Barekese Reservoir
Visible as a dark blue body of water amidst the forest if the flight path tracks slightly west toward Kumasi.
Sunyani Outskirts
The transition from dense forest to the organized grid of Sunyani city as the plane begins its descent.
Sit on this side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun over the western horizon. Watch for the transition from the dry coastal savannah to the humid tropical forest zone which is very distinct from the air.
Distance: 309 km (192 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: ACC (5.605189800262451, -0.16678600013256073)
Arrival: NYI (7.361830234527588, -2.3287599086761475)
Route Type: Domestic
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