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CAI ā ACC
Which side of the plane to sit from Cairo International Airport (Cairo) to Kotoka International Airport (Accra)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for this route as it typically offers an iconic view of the Giza Pyramids shortly after takeoff from Cairo and provides a more direct perspective of the Sahara's dramatic dune patterns.
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Giza Pyramid Complex
Unbeatable views of the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx shortly after departure from CAI.
The Great Sand Sea
Stunning longitudinal dunes of the Western Desert stretching to the horizon.
AĆÆr Mountains
Dark, jagged volcanic massifs in Niger that provide a stark contrast to the surrounding sand.
Agadez Environs
Fly over the historic gateway to the Sahara, where ancient caravan routes are still visible.
Gulf of Guinea
View the Atlantic coastline and the surf hitting the Ghanaian shores during the final approach.
Ensure you are at the window immediately after takeoff to catch the Pyramids; they appear quickly. For photography, the afternoon sun provides the best shadows to define the Saharan dune ridges.
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Cairo Urban Sprawl
View the massive density of the Egyptian capital and the green ribbon of the Nile Delta.
Tibesti Mountains
Rugged volcanic peaks visible on the horizon across the Libyan and Chadian borders.
Sahelian Transition
Observation of the 'Green Belt' where the desert sand gives way to the savanna of West Africa.
Lake Volta
The massive expanse of the world's largest artificial reservoir is often visible during the descent.
The left side is best for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. It also offers a better view of the inland Ghanaian landscape and Lake Volta if the flight path tracks slightly east.
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Get eSIMs for GhanaDistance: 4,283 km (2,661 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 2 min
Departure: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Arrival: ACC (5.605189800262451, -0.16678600013256073)
Route Type: International
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