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CDG → LAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris) to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most consistent lighting for daytime photography and a superior view of the Atlantic coastline and the Luanda peninsula during the final approach.
Pyrenees Border
The rugged mountain range separating France and Spain visible on the western horizon.
Grand Erg Occidental
Massive, rolling sand dunes of the Algerian desert that glow orange in the morning light.
Niger River Delta
The intricate network of waterways and mangroves where the Niger River meets the Atlantic.
Gulf of Guinea
The transition from the dense forests of Gabon to the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Luanda Bay
A stunning final approach over the Mussulo Sandbank and the modern Luanda skyline before landing.
The right side is ideal for avoiding the harsh morning sun while flying south. The highlight is the final 20 minutes of the flight; ask for a window seat to see the Mussulo peninsula and the Luanda port. For the Sahara crossing, the right side often provides better views of the shifting dune patterns and isolated desert outposts.
Paris Cityscape
Aerial views of the Eiffel Tower and the Seine river during the climb out from CDG.
French Alps
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Alps are visible to the east during the south-bound cruise.
Mediterranean Crossing
Deep blue waters and the occasional glimpse of Corsica or Sardinia as you leave European airspace.
Hoggar Mountains
Dramatic dark volcanic peaks and plateaus rising from the golden sands of the Algerian Sahara.
Congo Rainforest
The dense, emerald-green canopy of the Congo Basin, often punctuated by winding brown rivers.
Choose the left side for spectacular sunrise views over the Sahara if taking the overnight flight. It also offers a better chance to spot the vast inland river systems of Central Africa. However, be prepared for intense sun glare in the early morning hours as the plane tracks south.
Distance: 6,519 km (4,051 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 40 min
Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Arrival: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Route Type: International
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