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Which side of the plane to sit from Brussels Airport (Brussels) to Cadjehoun Airport (Cotonou)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides front-row seats to the spectacular volcanic formations of the Hoggar Mountains and the winding Niger River, followed by a panoramic view of the Atlantic coastline during the descent into Cotonou.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Pyrenees Range

Distant but majestic views of the snow-capped peaks separating France and Spain.

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Hoggar Mountains

The dramatic volcanic massifs of the central Sahara, featuring jagged peaks and vast basalt plateaus.

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Niger River

Cross the winding, silver thread of the Niger River, the principal river of West Africa, cutting through the arid landscape.

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Gulf of Guinea

As the plane descends, the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean meets the sandy beaches of West Africa.

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Cotonou Port

A clear view of the bustling industrial port and the urban layout of Benin's largest city during the final approach.

The right side is unbeatable for the central Sahara crossing; the Hoggar Mountains are a major landmark roughly halfway through. For the best landing experience, the right side usually offers better views of the Atlantic surf as the plane banks for its final approach to Cadjehoun Airport.

Left Side Highlights
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French Heartland

Early in the flight, catch glimpses of the rolling hills of central France and the distant sprawl of Paris.

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Mediterranean Blue

Expansive views of the Mediterranean Sea as the aircraft transitions from Europe to North Africa.

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Tassili n'Ajjer

View the UNESCO-listed sandstone plateaus in Algeria, known for their lunar-like landscape and deep canyons.

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Sahel Greenery

Observe the stark transition where the golden sands of the Sahara meet the increasingly green shrubs of the Sahel region.

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Lake Nokoué

Just before landing, look for the vast lagoon and the famous stilt village of Ganvié located on the water.

Choose the left side for morning departures to minimize direct sun glare over the Sahara. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 15 minutes before landing to spot the unique stilt architecture of Ganvié on the lagoon northeast of Cotonou.

Top Activities in Cotonou
Route Information

Distance: 4,957 km (3,080 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 50 min

Departure: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)

Arrival: COO (6.357230186462402, 2.384350061416626)

Route Type: International

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