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DKR → COO
Which side of the plane to sit from Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (Dakar) to Cadjehoun Airport (Cotonou)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an exceptional vantage point for the diverse geography of West Africa, featuring river deltas, mountain plateaus, and the urban skylines of several capital cities.
Saloum Delta
An intricate UNESCO-protected maze of mangroves, salt flats, and islands at the mouth of the Saloum River.
Gambia River
A striking view of the wide river mouth as you cross the border from Senegal into The Gambia.
Fouta Djallon Highlands
The 'Water Tower of West Africa' in Guinea, featuring rugged sandstone plateaus and deep, lush valleys.
Inland Ivory Coast
Aerial views of the transition from tropical rainforests to the urban developments near Yamoussoukro.
Lake Volta
The massive, shimmering blue expanse of one of the world's largest man-made reservoirs in Ghana.
Lomé Cityscape
Togo's coastal capital city provides a dense urban landmark shortly before your final descent into Cotonou.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for clearer photography. This side is particularly scenic during the late rainy season (September to November) when the Fouta Djallon highlands are at their greenest. Keep an eye out for the distinct reddish-orange soil that characterizes much of the inland West African terrain.
Bijagós Archipelago
A spectacular UNESCO biosphere reserve consisting of 88 islands off the coast of Guinea-Bissau.
Freetown Peninsula
The unique sight of forested mountains in Sierra Leone plunging directly into the Atlantic Ocean.
Liberian Coastline
Long stretches of uninhabited golden beaches and heavy Atlantic surf near Robertsport.
Ébrié Lagoon
The vast waterway system of Côte d'Ivoire that separates the Atlantic from the Abidjan mainland.
Bight of Benin
Vast ocean vistas dotted with container ships waiting to dock at West Africa's major ports.
The right side is perfect for afternoon flights to watch the sun set over the Atlantic Ocean. This side offers the best views of the Bijagós Islands, which appear about 45-60 minutes after takeoff from Dakar. Use a window seat to spot the line where the muddy river waters meet the deep blue of the Gulf of Guinea.
Distance: 2,362 km (1,468 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 9 min
Departure: DKR (14.739700317382812, -17.49020004272461)
Arrival: COO (6.357230186462402, 2.384350061416626)
Route Type: International
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