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DKR → LIS
Which side of the plane to sit from Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (Dakar) to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (Lisbon)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an incredible sequence of landscapes, from the stark beauty of the Sahara Desert and the Mauritanian coast to the iconic cityscape of Lisbon during the final approach.
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Sahara Desert
The vast, rolling golden dunes of Mauritania and Western Sahara.
Banc d'Arguin
The UNESCO-listed coastal shallows where the desert sand meets turquoise Atlantic waters.
Atlas Mountains
The distant, rugged peaks of Morocco, often snow-capped during the winter months.
25 de Abril Bridge
An iconic view of the suspension bridge and the Cristo Rei statue during the Lisbon approach.
Historic Lisbon
Breathtaking views of the Alfama district, Baixa, and the Tagus River estuary just before landing.
Port of Sines
A major industrial port on the Alentejo coast visible as the plane enters Portuguese airspace.
The right side is highly recommended for the descent into Lisbon. Most flights arrive on Runway 03, which places the city directly outside the right-side windows. During mid-flight, keep your camera ready for the dramatic contrast of the Sahara sands falling into the sea along the Mauritanian coast. For morning flights, this side will be quite sunny, so bring sunglasses.
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Atlantic Horizon
Infinite views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean and oceanic weather systems.
Mount Teide
The majestic peak of Tenerife in the Canary Islands often visible on the distant horizon.
Atlantic Sunset
On evening flights, this side provides front-row seats to spectacular ocean sunsets.
Costa da Caparica
Extensive sandy beaches south of Lisbon visible during the final descent phase.
The left side is best for late afternoon or evening flights to experience the sunset over the Atlantic. While it offers less land detail, it provides a sense of the vastness of the ocean and the silhouette of the Canary Islands in the distance.
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Get eSIMs for PortugalDistance: 2,796 km (1,737 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 44 min
Departure: DKR (14.739700317382812, -17.49020004272461)
Arrival: LIS (38.7813, -9.13592)
Route Type: International
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