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DKR → BRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (Dakar) to Brussels Airport (Brussels)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the vast Saharan dunes to the rugged Atlas Mountains, followed by a scenic crossing of the Mediterranean into the heart of Europe.
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Adrar Plateau
Stunning geological formations and massive sand dunes in the heart of the Mauritanian Sahara.
High Atlas Mountains
The snow-capped peaks of Morocco, providing a sharp contrast to the surrounding desert landscape.
Strait of Gibraltar
The narrow passage where Africa and Europe nearly touch, with views of the Rock of Gibraltar and Ceuta.
Madrid & Spanish Meseta
The high central plateau of Spain, featuring the sprawling grid of Madrid and the Sierra de Guadarrama.
Paris Suburbs
As you approach Belgium, the dense urban patterns and landmarks of the Ile-de-France region become visible.
The right side is superior for geological variety. If on the common overnight flight, wait for sunrise to hit the Atlas Mountains for incredible orange and pink hues. Over the Sahara, look for 'Richat Structure' (Eye of the Sahara) slightly to the east of the flight path. For the best views of the Strait of Gibraltar, ensure you are awake approximately 3.5 to 4 hours into the flight.
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Atlantic Coastline
Dramatic views of the West African coast where the deep blue ocean meets the golden sands of Mauritania.
Canary Islands
On clear days, the volcanic peaks of Tenerife and Gran Canaria may be visible on the western horizon.
Bordeaux Region
Aerial perspectives of the famous vineyards and the Gironde estuary as the flight enters French airspace.
Mont Saint-Michel
A distant but iconic glimpse of the tidal island and abbey if the flight path tracks toward the English Channel.
Choose the left side for spectacular sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean during evening departures from Dakar. During the day, keep your eyes peeled for the distinctive white-and-blue architecture of the Portuguese coast if the route skews west. Use a polarized filter for photos to cut through the haze often present over the Mauritanian coast.
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Get eSIMs for BelgiumDistance: 4,477 km (2,782 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 16 min
Departure: DKR (14.739700317382812, -17.49020004272461)
Arrival: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)
Route Type: International
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