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CDG → ABV
Which side of the plane to sit from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (Abuja)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic volcanic massifs of the Sahara and the iconic Aso Rock upon arrival in Abuja.
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Paris Cityscape
Aerial views of the French capital and its suburbs shortly after departure from CDG.
Mediterranean Crossing
Deep blue waters with potential views of the rugged coastlines of Corsica and Sardinia.
Tassili n'Ajjer
A UNESCO World Heritage site in Algeria featuring incredible sandstone arches and lunar plateaus.
Ahaggar Mountains
Striking dark volcanic peaks rising sharply from the orange Saharan sands in southern Algeria.
Aso Rock
The massive 400-meter monolith that serves as the most prominent landmark of the Nigerian capital.
Sit on the left for the best morning light during southbound flights, which illuminates the Saharan mountain ranges. During the final approach into ABV, keep your eyes peeled for the Presidential Complex situated at the foot of Aso Rock.
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French Loire Valley
Gliding over the 'Garden of France' with its patchwork of green fields and historic estates.
Balearic Islands
Distant views of Mallorca and the sparkling Spanish Mediterranean coast.
Grand Erg Occidental
A vast 'sea of dunes' offering the quintessential Saharan landscape of rolling sand waves.
Tademaït Plateau
A stark, hauntingly flat rocky desert region that showcases the scale of the North African wilderness.
Zuma Rock
Often visible on the right during descent, this igneous intrusion is known as the 'Gateway to Abuja'.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunset over the desert dunes if your flight departs in the late afternoon. This side also typically provides a broader view of the Niger River basin before the final descent into the savanna region.
Book Hotels in AbujaDistance: 4,470 km (2,778 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 16 min
Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Arrival: ABV (9.006790161132812, 7.263169765472412)
Route Type: International
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