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COO → LOS
Which side of the plane to sit from Cadjehoun Airport (Cotonou) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point of the Atlantic coastline, the iconic Lagos Island skyline, and the massive land reclamation projects like Eko Atlantic.
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Gulf of Guinea
Expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean stretching to the horizon immediately upon departure.
Tarkwa Bay
A sheltered beach and popular leisure spot located at the entrance to the Lagos harbor.
Eko Atlantic
The massive 'Great Wall of Lagos' and the newly reclaimed land for the future coastal city.
Apapa Quays
Detailed views of West Africa's busiest port complex with massive container ships and cranes.
Lagos Island Skyline
The central business district and skyscrapers of the city reflecting off the Lagos Lagoon.
The right side is the prime choice for coastal geography. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting on the Eko Atlantic project and the harbor. Request a seat ahead of the wing for an unobstructed view of the Lagos Island skyline during the final approach into Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
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Porto-Novo
Benin's capital city is visible just north of the coastal lagoons shortly after takeoff.
Badagry Creek
An ancient waterway used for trade that runs parallel to the coast through lush mangroves.
Lagos Western Sprawl
Watch the dense urban expansion of Nigeria's largest city begin to dominate the landscape.
Sit on the left for inland views and to see the geographic transition between Benin and Nigeria. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the sun glare from the south, though Harmattan haze can obscure the horizon during winter months.
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Get eSIMs for NigeriaDistance: 106 km (66 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 min
Departure: COO (6.357230186462402, 2.384350061416626)
Arrival: LOS (6.5773701667785645, 3.321160078048706)
Route Type: International
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