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CKY → OXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Conakry International Airport (Conakry) to Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (Bissau)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Atlantic coastline and the world-renowned Bijagós Archipelago, featuring stunning turquoise waters and intricate island formations.
Îles de Los
A beautiful cluster of volcanic islands located just off the coast of Conakry, visible shortly after departure.
Atlantic Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean where the continental shelf meets the deep sea.
Bijagós Archipelago
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve comprising 88 islands and islets with complex sandbanks and coral reefs.
Oceanic Sunset
On late afternoon flights, this side provides a front-row seat to the sun dipping below the Atlantic horizon.
For the best clarity of the Bijagós reefs, book a morning flight when the sun is in the east. During the Harmattan season (December to February), the dust haze can be thick; look straight down for the best contrast against the water. A window seat forward of the wing is ideal to avoid engine heat distortion.
Conakry Peninsula
A bird's-eye view of the densely packed Kaloum Peninsula and the expanding urban landscape of Guinea's capital.
Rio Nunez Mangroves
The flight crosses several major river estuaries where dense mangrove forests meet the muddy river deltas.
Rio Geba Estuary
The massive, silt-heavy mouth of the Geba River as the aircraft begins its final descent into Bissau.
Coastal Wetlands
Extensive networks of rice paddies and swampy terrain typical of the Guinea-Bissau mainland.
The right side is best for geography enthusiasts interested in the complex river systems of West Africa. Afternoon flights are preferable on this side to ensure the sun illuminates the mainland's vibrant green mangroves rather than casting shadows. Watch for the dramatic change in water color from the brown river silt to the deep ocean green.
Distance: 341 km (212 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: CKY (9.57689, -13.612)
Arrival: OXB (11.894800186157228, -15.65369987487793)
Route Type: International
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