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CDG → SID
Which side of the plane to sit from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris) to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (Amilcar Cabral)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the European and African coastlines, including spectacular views of the Portuguese coast, the volcanic peaks of the Canary Islands, and the unique landscape of the Western Sahara before arriving in Sal.
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Paris Cityscape
Aerial views of the French capital and its landmarks during the initial climb if the departure path heads south.
Portuguese Coastline
Excellent views of Porto and the Tagus River estuary near Lisbon as the plane hugs the Iberian Peninsula.
Mount Teide, Tenerife
Look for Spain's highest peak rising above the clouds as you pass the Canary Islands archipelago.
Western Saharan Dunes
Visuals of where the golden Saharan sands meet the deep blue Atlantic ocean along the African coast.
Pedra de Lume Crater
The famous salt pans located inside an extinct volcanic crater on Sal Island during the final approach.
Book an 'A' window seat for the best views. On morning flights, the sun will be on the left initially, so keep shades down until reaching the Spanish coast to avoid glare. The highlight is the Canary Islands transit; keep your camera ready about 4 hours into the flight. During the descent into SID, the left side typically sees the dramatic salt craters and the colorful pier of Santa Maria.
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Atlantic Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the vast Atlantic Ocean and complex cloud formations over the Bay of Biscay.
La Palma Island
Depending on the specific airway, the westernmost Canary Island may be visible in the distance.
Atlantic Sunset
On afternoon departures from Paris, this side provides a front-row seat to the sun setting over the ocean.
Sal Island Beaches
Views of the white sandy beaches and turquoise waters of the southern tip of Sal during the landing pattern.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic. While it offers fewer land-based landmarks, it provides a much cooler cabin environment on southbound daytime flights as it is shielded from the direct southern sun. Look for the distinct 'green flash' at sunset if the horizon is clear.
Book Hotels in Amilcar CabralDistance: 4,263 km (2,649 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 1 min
Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Arrival: SID (16.7414, -22.9494)
Route Type: International
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