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BGF → NSI
Which side of the plane to sit from Bangui M'Poko International Airport (Bangui) to Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (Yaounde)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the massive Ubangi River immediately after departure from Bangui and provides the best perspective of the dense, primary rainforests of the Sangha Tri-National region.
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Ubangi River
A sprawling view of one of the Congo River's largest tributaries forming the border between CAR and DRC.
Dzanga-Sangha Complex
Dense, untouched tropical rainforest canopy that is home to forest elephants and lowland gorillas.
Sangha River Meanders
Spectacular winding river patterns cutting through deep emerald green vegetation.
Lobéké National Park
Aerial views of the massive protected areas on the Cameroon-CAR-Congo border.
Congo Basin Mist
Dramatic morning ground fog that clings to the forest floor, creating a prehistoric atmosphere.
Book a morning flight to avoid the heavy convective cloud cover common in the afternoons. Right after takeoff from BGF, keep your camera ready for the Ubangi River. Sit behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the dense forest patterns.
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Bangui City View
The capital of the Central African Republic sprawling along the foot of the hills.
Bertoua Hinterland
Transitions from dense forest to small-scale agricultural mosaics near eastern Cameroon towns.
Rolling Equatorial Hills
The undulating terrain of the East Region of Cameroon as you approach the plateau.
Yaoundé Suburban Expansion
The outskirts of the capital city visible as the plane descends into Nsimalen.
The right side is ideal for seeing the city of Bangui upon departure depending on the wind direction. For the arrival into Yaoundé, this side often provides better glimpses of the hilly topography surrounding the capital. Watch for the change in vegetation density as you move westward.
Book Hotels in YaoundeDistance: 776 km (482 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 18 min
Departure: BGF (4.39847993850708, 18.518800735473636)
Arrival: NSI (3.722559928894043, 11.553299903869627)
Route Type: International
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