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CDG → LBV
Which side of the plane to sit from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris) to Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (Libreville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this North-to-South route as it offers the most dramatic views of the Ahaggar mountain plateaus in the Sahara and the towering peak of Mount Cameroon, while avoiding the harsh direct sunlight of the afternoon.
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Massif Central
View the rugged volcanic landscapes and deep valleys of south-central France shortly after departure.
Tyrrhenian Sea Vistas
Distant sightings of the mountainous silhouettes of Corsica and Sardinia over the deep blue Mediterranean.
Ahaggar Mountains
Spectacular views of the basalt peaks and high plateaus of the central Sahara near Tamanrasset.
Mount Cameroon
If the flight path trends slightly east, the massive silhouette of West Africa's highest peak is visible before the descent.
Guinean Forest-Savanna
The striking transition from the arid Sahel to the lush, dense canopy of the equatorial rainforest.
Sit on the left to benefit from indirect lighting, which is much better for photography. Most CDG-LBV flights depart in the late morning or early afternoon; the left side will be in the shade, providing better visibility of the Sahara's textures. Look for the dramatic rock formations of Algeria about 4 hours into the flight.
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Parisian Basin
A sweeping view of the Seine river and the sprawling suburbs of Paris during the initial climb.
Balearic Islands
Possible views of the coastlines of Mallorca and Ibiza as the aircraft leaves European airspace.
Grand Erg Occidental
The classic Saharan image of endless, rolling orange sand dunes stretching toward the western horizon.
Niger River
Crossing the lifeblood of West Africa, visible as a silver ribbon winding through the changing landscape.
Gulf of Guinea
As you approach Libreville, the vast Atlantic Ocean comes into view, highlighting the coastal beauty of Gabon.
The right side offers beautiful sunset views if the flight arrives in the evening. However, during the day, the Saharan sun can be very intense on this side, requiring the window shade to be pulled down. This side is best for seeing the vastness of the dune seas in western Algeria and Mali.
Book Hotels in LibrevilleDistance: 5,439 km (3,380 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 24 min
Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Arrival: LBV (0.458600014448, 9.4122800827)
Route Type: International
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