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CDG → OUA
Which side of the plane to sit from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris) to Ouagadougou Airport (Ouagadougou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior chance to spot the Paris skyline upon departure from CDG and provides the most dramatic views of the vast Saharan sand seas and sunset colors as the flight heads south.
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Paris Skyline
Depending on the departure runway and wind, you may see the Eiffel Tower and city center shortly after takeoff.
Balearic Islands
Views of Mallorca and Menorca as dots in the deep blue Mediterranean Sea.
Grand Erg Occidental
A massive 'sea of sand' with iconic linear and star-shaped dunes stretching to the horizon.
Sahara Sunset
If flying in the late afternoon, this side provides a front-row seat to spectacular desert sunsets.
Ouagadougou Approach
Clear views of the dense urban grid and red-earth architecture of the Burkinabé capital.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct sun glare while enjoying the golden hour over the Algerian desert. Keep your camera ready about 2-3 hours into the flight for the best sand dune formations. In winter, you might even spot snow on the distant Atlas Mountains to the west while crossing the North African coast.
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Massif Central
Aerial views of the ancient volcanic peaks and green valleys of central France shortly after takeoff.
French Riviera
A glimpse of the Mediterranean coastline near Marseille as the aircraft leaves European airspace.
Hoggar Mountains
Dramatic dark volcanic massifs and high plateaus located deep in the Algerian Sahara.
Tassili n'Ajjer
Incredible sandstone erosions and 'forests of rock' visible near the Algerian-Libyan border.
Sahelian Belt
The visual transition from the barren Sahara to the scrubland and greenery of northern Burkina Faso.
Sit on the left for the best morning light if taking a daytime flight. This side is excellent for seeing the rugged Hoggar Mountains in southern Algeria. Watch for the 'Blue Men' territory of the Tuareg from above as you pass over the central Sahara. During the final descent, this side often sees the eastern outskirts of Ouagadougou.
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Get eSIMs for Burkina FasoDistance: 4,094 km (2,544 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 49 min
Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Arrival: OUA (12.3532, -1.51242)
Route Type: International
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