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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior perspective of the rugged Pyrenees, the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas in Morocco, and the most expansive views of the Sahara's shifting sand dunes.

Left Side Highlights
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Paris Cityscape

Upon departure from CDG, catch glimpses of the southeastern Paris suburbs and the winding Seine River.

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The Pyrenees

Dramatic views of the high peaks and glacial valleys forming the natural border between France and Spain.

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High Atlas Mountains

Spectacular views of North Africa's highest range, often featuring snow-capped summits like Toubkal.

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Sahara Erg Chech

A vast sea of orange and red longitudinal sand dunes stretching across the Algerian and Mauritanian borders.

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Ancient Adrar

The rugged stone plateaus and deep canyons of central Mauritania, including unique geological formations.

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The Niger River

The lifeblood of Mali, appearing as a shimmering silver ribbon against the arid landscape during descent into Bamako.

For day flights, the left side avoids the harsh western sun glare in the afternoon. Watch for the transition from the Mediterranean climate of Morocco to the hyper-arid Sahara roughly 3 hours into the flight. If flying in winter, the contrast of snow on the Atlas Mountains against the desert floor is a highlight.

Right Side Highlights
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Atlantic Coastline

Views of the French silver coast and the rugged western shores of the Iberian Peninsula.

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Strait of Gibraltar

The narrow gateway between Europe and Africa, with visibility of the Moroccan coast and Tangier.

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Banc d'Arguin

The turquoise waters and shallow sandbanks of the UNESCO-listed Mauritanian coast where the desert meets the sea.

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Sahelian Savanna

The gradual transition from desert to the bushland of southern Mauritania and western Mali.

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Western Bamako

Views of the expanding western districts of the Malian capital and the surrounding Manding Mountains.

Choose the right side for sunset flights to witness the sun setting over the Atlantic Ocean. This side is excellent for spotting the unique 'Richat Structure' (Eye of the Sahara) if the flight path tracks slightly further west than usual over Mauritania.

Top Activities in Bamako
Route Information

Distance: 4,170 km (2,591 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 54 min

Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)

Arrival: BKO (12.5335, -7.94994)

Route Type: International

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