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AMS → LAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic views, featuring the vast dune fields of the Western Sahara and a spectacular coastal approach into Luanda, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the African continent.
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Grand Erg Occidental
Massive, rolling orange sand dunes of the Sahara that create intricate patterns from 35,000 feet.
Niger River Delta
The complex maze of tributaries and mangroves where one of Africa's great rivers meets the sea.
Atlantic Horizon
Panoramic views of the Gulf of Guinea coastline as the flight path hugs the western edge of the continent.
Luanda Bay
A stunning final approach view of the Luanda city skyline, the shipping port, and the Ilha de Luanda sandspit.
On afternoon departures, the right side is treated to a magnificent sunset over the Sahara or the Atlantic. During the descent into LAD, keep your camera ready for the Mussulo Peninsula's turquoise waters. The contrast between the blue ocean and the red African soil is most vibrant in the late afternoon sun.
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Massif Central
Aerial views of the volcanic peaks and rugged highlands of central France shortly after departure.
Hoggar Mountains
Striking dark volcanic rock formations and high plateaus rising from the Algerian Sahara sands.
Congo Basin
An endless emerald carpet of the world's second-largest rainforest, often dotted with white clouds.
Kasai River
Large, winding brown water ribbons cutting through the dense tropical vegetation of the DRC.
Early in the flight, watch for the distant silhouettes of the Alps to the east. During the trans-Saharan segment, the volcanic terrain of Algeria is best viewed in the mid-flight hours. For the descent, you will see the inland Angolan plateau, which is particularly lush after the rainy season (October to April).
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Get eSIMs for AngolaDistance: 6,849 km (4,256 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 3 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Route Type: International
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