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DKR → BCN
Which side of the plane to sit from Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (Dakar) to Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer unique views, the right side provides a superior perspective of the Sahara's interior, the highest peaks of the Atlas Mountains, and a better angle of the Spanish Mediterranean coastline and Barcelona city during the descent.
Sahara Interior
Incredible views of the Adrar Plateau and the shifting orange sands of the deep Sahara.
High Atlas Mountains
Majestic, often snow-capped peaks of Morocco, including Mount Toubkal, the highest in North Africa.
Sierra Nevada
Spectacular views of Spain's highest continental peaks near Granada as you enter European airspace.
Costa Blanca & Valencia
The bright blue Mediterranean waters and the dense coastal development of the Spanish Levant.
Barcelona Approach
A prime view of the Sagrada Familia and the distinct grid layout of the Eixample district when landing from the south.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the desert. For the most iconic views of Barcelona's coastline and the Montserrat mountain range during the arrival phase, a window seat on this side is highly recommended.
Atlantic Coastline
Stunning views where the deep blue Atlantic meets the golden sands of the Mauritanian coast.
Western Sahara Dunes
Dramatic coastal desert landscapes and the isolated structures of Western Saharan towns.
Moroccan Metropolises
Aerial perspectives of Casablanca and Rabat as the flight tracks along the North African coast.
Strait of Gibraltar
A clear view of the narrow passage between the African and European continents.
Andalusian Countryside
The green and brown patchworks of Southern Spain's agricultural heartland.
Choose the left side for sunset flights to witness the sun dipping into the Atlantic Ocean. This side is also better for spotting the Canary Islands if the flight path takes a slightly more westerly route over the ocean.
Distance: 3,504 km (2,177 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 7 min
Departure: DKR (14.739700317382812, -17.49020004272461)
Arrival: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Route Type: International
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