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AMS â LOS
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic volcanic peaks of the Ahaggar Mountains in the Sahara and a clearer view of the Niger River's path through the Sahel.
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The Pyrenees
View the rugged, snow-capped peaks forming the natural border between France and Spain.
Ahaggar Mountains
Dramatic volcanic mountains and massive plateaus rising from the central Algerian Sahara.
Niger River
Watch the massive river system emerge as a green ribbon against the arid landscape of Niger and Nigeria.
TÊnÊrÊ Desert
Vast expanses of remote, untouched sand and rocky outcrops in the heart of the Sahara.
Abuja Vicinity
Visuals of Nigeria's central plateau and the sprawling development around the capital city region.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to capture the transition from the Mediterranean coast to the Saharan interior. For daytime flights, the sun will be on the right side for most of the journey, meaning the left side offers better lighting for photography without heavy glare or cabin reflections. Watch for the dramatic color change from orange sands to tropical green as you cross into Nigeria.
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Rotterdam Port
Views of the massive industrial shipping complexes and the Dutch coastline shortly after takeoff.
Bay of Biscay
The deep blue Atlantic waters and the distant coastline of western France and northern Spain.
Grand Erg Occidental
Massive fields of crescent-shaped sand dunes stretching across the Algerian desert.
Saharan Sunset
On evening flights, experience the sun setting directly over the horizon of the Sahara Desert.
Lagos Lagoon
Aerial views of the islands, bridges, and the Atlantic coastline during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for evening departures to witness a spectacular sunset over the desert. Be aware that during the day, this side will experience significant direct sunlight, which can make the cabin warm and photography difficult due to glare. Keep an eye out for the distinctive 'sand sea' formations in northern Algeria which are particularly prominent on this side.
Book Hotels in LagosDistance: 5,087 km (3,161 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 59 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: LOS (6.5773701667785645, 3.321160078048706)
Route Type: International
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