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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the most dramatic geological transitions, moving from the lush French countryside and the snow-capped Pyrenees to the rugged High Atlas Mountains and the deep orange vastness of the Sahara Desert interior.

Left Side Highlights
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Versailles & Paris

Aerial views of the sprawling Palace of Versailles and the outskirts of Paris immediately after departing CDG.

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Central Pyrenees

Dramatic views of the high peaks along the border of France and Spain as the flight crosses into the Iberian Peninsula.

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High Atlas Mountains

Spectacular views of Morocco's tallest peaks, providing a stark contrast between green valleys and rugged, rocky summits.

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Sahara Adrar Plateau

The deep orange sands and unique rock formations of the Mauritanian desert as the flight heads south.

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Nouakchott

The isolated capital of Mauritania appears as a grid of white and sand-colored buildings between the desert and the coast.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun over the Atlantic. This side is superior for desert photography, especially during the mid-flight segment over the Sahara where the light creates deep shadows in the dunes. Watch for the transition from the Mediterranean climate of Northern Morocco to the arid Saharan landscapes.

Right Side Highlights
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Bay of Biscay

Extensive views of the deep blue Atlantic as the aircraft tracks along the western coast of France.

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Strait of Gibraltar

The iconic meeting point of Europe and Africa, with the Rock of Gibraltar and the Moroccan coast visible simultaneously.

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Casablanca & Coastline

Views of the Hassan II Mosque's minaret on the shoreline of the Moroccan 'White City' if the flight path stays coastal.

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Canary Islands Silhouette

On very clear days, the distant volcanic silhouettes of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote can be seen to the west.

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Senegal Coastline

A beautiful view of the Atlantic surf hitting the West African coast as the plane begins its descent into Dakar.

Ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. This side offers better views of the 'pinch point' between the continents at Gibraltar. If you are flying into the old DKR airport (now mostly for special flights or government use) or the newer DSS, the right side usually provides a better view of the Cape Verde Peninsula upon arrival.

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Route Information

Distance: 4,226 km (2,626 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 58 min

Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)

Arrival: DKR (14.739700317382812, -17.49020004272461)

Route Type: International

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