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CDG → NSI
Which side of the plane to sit from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris) to Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (Yaounde)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of European urban landscapes, the rugged Massif Central, and the most dramatic volcanic formations of the central Sahara desert.
Paris Landmarks
Depending on takeoff direction, potential views of the Eiffel Tower and the Seine river winding through the city.
Massif Central
The ancient volcanic peaks and deep gorges of southern France provide a rugged landscape early in the journey.
Balearic Islands
Spot the sun-drenched coasts of Mallorca and Ibiza as the flight crosses into African airspace.
Hoggar Mountains
The spectacular dark volcanic plugs and jagged peaks of Ahaggar rising sharply from the desert floor.
Niger River Bend
The wide, winding silver thread of the Niger River cutting through the arid landscapes of West Africa.
Equatorial Rainforest
The dense, emerald-green canopy of the Congo Basin fringe appearing as you approach Yaoundé.
The right side provides the best sunset views on evening flights. As you cross the Sahara, look for the 'Desert Rose' formations and the dramatic shadows cast by the Hoggar Mountains in the late afternoon sun.
Burgundy Vineyards
Aerial patterns of the famous French wine regions shortly after departure from Paris.
Corsica and Sardinia
Clear views of the rugged coastlines and turquoise waters of these major Mediterranean islands.
Tassili n'Ajjer
A vast plateau in the Algerian Sahara known for its prehistoric cave art and 'forests of stone'.
Lake Chad Basin
The shifting wetlands and dusty plains of the Sahel region as you enter Central African airspace.
Adamawa Plateau
The dramatic transition from the savannah into the lush, mountainous terrain of northern Cameroon.
Morning flights are ideal for the left side to avoid direct sunlight glare over the Sahara. Watch for the dramatic color change from Mediterranean blue to the deep ochre of the Algerian desert about 2 hours into the flight.
Distance: 5,108 km (3,174 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 1 min
Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Arrival: NSI (3.722559928894043, 11.553299903869627)
Route Type: International
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