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BCN → BJL
Which side of the plane to sit from Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona) to Banjul International Airport (Banjul)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the dramatic meeting of the Atlantic Ocean and the Sahara Desert, including the Strait of Gibraltar and the westernmost tip of the African continent.
Strait of Gibraltar
The iconic crossing point where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean between Spain and Morocco.
Western Sahara Coast
Incredible turquoise lagoons and white sand dunes crashing directly into the deep blue Atlantic.
Canary Islands Vista
On clear days, the volcanic peaks of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote are visible on the horizon.
Cap Vert Peninsula
The westernmost point of the African continent and the sprawling coastal city of Dakar, Senegal.
Banjul River Mouth
The wide, shimmering estuary of the Gambia River as the plane begins its final approach.
For afternoon flights, the right side provides stunning sunset views over the Atlantic. Watch for the Dakhla Peninsula in Western Sahara; it is one of the most unique geographic sights from the air.
Atlas Mountains
Dramatic views of the snow-capped High Atlas peaks while traversing central Morocco.
Grand Erg Occidental
The vast, undulating sand dunes of the interior Sahara Desert in eastern Mauritania.
Marrakech Outskirts
The 'Red City' and its palm groves visible against the backdrop of the mountains.
Senegal River Basin
The winding river marking the fertile transition from the arid Sahara to West African savannah.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. This side is superior for geological enthusiasts interested in the rugged tectonic formations of the Atlas range and the deep desert interior.
Distance: 3,600 km (2,237 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 14 min
Departure: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Arrival: BJL (13.338000297546388, -16.65220069885254)
Route Type: International
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