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BSG → COO
Which side of the plane to sit from Bata Airport (Bata) to Cadjehoun Airport (Cotonou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic West African coastline, featuring the massive Mount Cameroon, the intricate Niger Delta, and the sprawling urban landscape of Lagos.
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Mount Cameroon
Visible shortly after takeoff, this massive active volcano is the highest point in West and Central Africa.
Niger Delta
The world's third-largest delta, featuring a complex network of mangroves, creeks, and river distributaries.
Lagos Skyline
A bird's-eye view of the massive urban density, bridges, and lagoons of Nigeria's commercial capital.
Lake Nokoué
During the descent into Cotonou, look for the famous stilt village of Ganvié situated on the water.
Sit on the right side for the most diverse geographic views. To see Mount Cameroon, you must look north shortly after leaving Bata airspace. During the Harmattan season (December to February), visibility can be significantly reduced by dust, so morning flights are generally clearer. Have your camera ready for the transition from the lush Niger Delta to the dense urban grid of Lagos.
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Bioko Island
The volcanic silhouette of Bioko Island, home to Malabo, rises sharply from the ocean shortly after departure.
Gulf of Guinea
Vast expanses of deep blue Atlantic waters stretching toward the horizon with occasional views of offshore oil platforms.
Maritime Lanes
Large cargo vessels and tankers queuing for entry into the major ports of the Bight of Benin.
The left side is best for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers a peaceful, oceanic perspective and is the best side for viewing the volcanic peaks of Bioko Island if the flight path tracks slightly west. Watch for the 'Green Flash' at sunset if you are on a late afternoon flight over the Atlantic.
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Get eSIMs for BeninDistance: 960 km (597 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: BSG (1.9054700136184688, 9.80568027496338)
Arrival: COO (6.357230186462402, 2.384350061416626)
Route Type: International
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