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BCN → DKR
Which side of the plane to sit from Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona) to Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (Dakar)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a diverse combination of coastal landscapes, the Strait of Gibraltar, and views of the Atlantic islands, providing more visual variety than the deep desert interior.
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Strait of Gibraltar
The dramatic meeting point of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean between Spain and Morocco.
Canary Islands
Views of Lanzarote or Fuerteventura appearing as volcanic dots in the blue Atlantic to the west.
Banc d'Arguin
The stunning UNESCO-listed turquoise shallows and sandbanks where the Sahara meets the Atlantic in Mauritania.
Atlantic Sunset
On evening flights, this side offers an unobstructed view of the sun setting over the deep blue ocean.
Cap Vert Peninsula
The final approach provides a view of the westernmost point of the African continent as you descend into Dakar.
The right side is best for afternoon and evening flights to witness spectacular sunsets over the ocean. It also provides the best perspective of the Mauritanian coastline, which is more visually striking than the inner desert due to the high contrast between white sand and blue water.
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Barcelona Skyline
Panoramic views of the Eixample district and the Sagrada Familia during the initial climb out of BCN.
Atlas Mountains
The rugged, often snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas range as you cross central Morocco.
Sahara Erg
Endless expanses of orange and red sand dunes stretching across the Mauritanian interior.
Zouérat Mines
The massive open-pit iron ore mines in Mauritania, appearing as dark scars in the desert landscape.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and see the Sahara's textures highlighted by long shadows. Keep a close eye out for the Sahara's 'Eye of Africa' (Richat Structure) if the flight path tracks slightly further east.
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Get eSIMs for SenegalDistance: 3,504 km (2,177 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 7 min
Departure: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Arrival: DKR (14.739700317382812, -17.49020004272461)
Route Type: International
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