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Our Recommendation
8.4

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the West African coastline to the Atlantic Ocean, including the stunning Dakhla Peninsula and the approach to the Canary Islands.

Left Side Highlights
8.4
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Atlantic Seaboard

Continuous views of the rugged coastline where the Sahara desert sands meet the deep blue Atlantic ocean.

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Banc d'Arguin

The UNESCO-listed National Park featuring vast sandbanks and shallow coastal waters home to migratory birds.

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Dakhla Peninsula

A spectacular 40km long narrow strip of land creating a massive turquoise lagoon in Western Sahara.

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Mount Teide

On clear days, the silhouette of Spain's highest peak on Tenerife is visible on the far western horizon.

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Gran Canaria Cliffs

Dramatic volcanic cliffs and the western coastline of the island during the final descent into LPA.

Sit on the left for the best lighting during afternoon flights to avoid direct sun glare. Look out for the distinct turquoise waters of the Dakhla lagoon about two-thirds into the flight. This side is also prime for spotting other Canary Islands if the flight path is slightly west.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Gambia River Mouth

A great view of the massive river estuary and the verdant mangroves surrounding Banjul shortly after takeoff.

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Dakar Peninsula

Views of the Cap-Vert peninsula and the urban sprawl of Senegal's capital jutting into the sea.

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Mauritanian Sahara

The vast, orange-hued dunes and desolate rocky plateaus of the deep Sahara desert stretching to the horizon.

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Nouakchott

The sprawling, low-rise capital of Mauritania, providing a rare glimpse of urban life in the desert.

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Desert Haze

Beautiful atmospheric effects as the sun interacts with the Harmattan dust over the African continent.

The right side is ideal for morning flights when the sun is higher in the east, illuminating the desert colors. It is the best side for seeing the layout of Banjul and Dakar during the early phase of the flight. Keep an eye out for the unique 'Eye of the Sahara' if the route tracks further inland.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,628 km (1,012 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min

Departure: BJL (13.338000297546388, -16.65220069885254)

Arrival: LPA (27.931900024414062, -15.38659954071045)

Route Type: International

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