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DKR → ACC
Which side of the plane to sit from Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (Dakar) to Kotoka International Airport (Accra)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled panoramic view of the Atlantic coastline, including the stunning Bijagos Archipelago and the dramatic meeting of rainforests and the ocean across several West African nations.
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Bijagós Archipelago
A stunning UNESCO Biosphere Reserve consisting of 88 islands and islets with turquoise waters and white sand banks off Guinea-Bissau.
Gambia River Estuary
A massive river mouth that defines the shape of The Gambia, offering a clear view of the capital city, Banjul.
Freetown Peninsula
The dramatic Sierra Leone coastline where lush green mountains drop directly into the Atlantic Ocean.
Ébrié Lagoon
The complex waterway system of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, showing the city's unique 'Manhattan of Africa' skyline over the water.
The Gold Coast
Continuous stretches of palm-fringed beaches and historic coastal forts as the plane descends into Accra.
This is the premier side for coastal photography. For the best lighting on the Bijagós islands, choose a morning flight. During the Harmattan season (December-February), visibility can be reduced by dust, so coastal views on the right are usually clearer than inland views on the left.
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Sine-Saloum Delta
Breathtaking views of the labyrinthine mangrove forests and salt flats where the Saloum River meets the sea shortly after takeoff.
Fouta Djallon Highlands
The 'Water Tower of West Africa' featuring mist-covered plateaus and deep valleys as you fly over central Guinea.
Yamoussoukro Basilica
On clear days, the massive dome of the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Côte d'Ivoire can be spotted glinting in the sun.
Kumasi Landscapes
The dense tropical rainforests surrounding the historic Ashanti capital as you approach the Ghanaian coast.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun over the Atlantic. Keep an eye out for the transition from the arid Sahelian landscapes of northern Senegal to the lush greenery of the Guinean forests about 45 minutes into the flight.
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Get eSIMs for GhanaDistance: 2,149 km (1,335 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 52 min
Departure: DKR (14.739700317382812, -17.49020004272461)
Arrival: ACC (5.605189800262451, -0.16678600013256073)
Route Type: International
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