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AMS → ACC
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Kotoka International Airport (Accra)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the stunning sandstone massifs of the Sahara and the massive expanse of Lake Volta during the approach into Accra.
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Eastern France
View of the rolling vineyards and the distant silhouette of the French Alps if the path tracks east.
Tassili n'Ajjer
Breathtaking sandstone rock formations and 'forests of rock' in the Algerian Sahara.
Hoggar Mountains
Dramatic volcanic peaks and purple-hued plateaus rising from the desert floor.
Lake Volta
The world's largest man-made reservoir by surface area, visible just before the final descent.
Choose the left side for daytime flights to avoid the harsh glare of the afternoon sun over the Sahara. About 20-30 minutes before landing, look for the sprawling waters of Lake Volta. The transition from the orange desert to the deep green tropical vegetation of Ghana is most striking on this side.
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The Pyrenees
The rugged mountain range forming the natural border between France and Spain.
Erg Chech Dunes
Vast fields of shifting longitudinal sand dunes in the heart of the Sahara.
Niger River
The winding lifeblood of West Africa visible as you cross through Mali and Niger.
Accra Coastline
A view of the Gulf of Guinea and the urban sprawl of Accra as the plane banks for landing.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunset during late afternoon departures from Amsterdam. It offers a broader perspective of the vast dune seas in the Western Sahara. Keep an eye out for the Niger River's distinctive green corridor cutting through the arid landscape mid-flight.
Book Hotels in AccraDistance: 5,213 km (3,239 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 8 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: ACC (5.605189800262451, -0.16678600013256073)
Route Type: International
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