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DKR → MAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (Dakar) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular geographic progression from the vast Saharan dunes to the rugged Atlas Mountains and the iconic crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar.
Saharan Dunes
Vast stretches of the Sahara Desert in Mauritania, featuring complex erg patterns and varying shades of orange and yellow sand.
High Atlas Mountains
The snow-capped peaks of Morocco, including Mount Toubkal, offering a sharp contrast to the desert below.
Moroccan Urban Centers
Clear views of historic cities like Marrakesh and the coastal sprawl of Rabat as you head toward Europe.
Strait of Gibraltar
The legendary crossing point where the Rock of Gibraltar and the Moroccan coast are visible simultaneously.
Castilian Plateau
The high Spanish Meseta with its geometric agricultural fields, ancient towns, and the Sierra Morena range.
The right side is superior for daytime flights. Sit behind the wing for the best view of the Atlas Mountains. Watch the window approximately 3 hours into the flight for the Sahara-to-Mountain transition, and 45 minutes before landing for the crossing into Europe. Winter flights offer the best contrast with snow on the Atlas range.
Atlantic Coastline
Dramatic views of the West African coastline where the deep blue ocean meets the white sands of Mauritania.
Canary Islands
Distant views of the volcanic peaks of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote as the aircraft skirts the Macaronesian region.
Atlantic Sunset
On late afternoon flights, this side provides an unobstructed view of the sun setting over the ocean horizon.
Madrid Descent
View of the Tagus River valley and the western suburbs of Madrid during the final approach phase.
Choose the left side for evening departures to avoid direct sun glare during the day and to witness a spectacular sunset over the Atlantic. It is also the better side for photography if the flight path takes a more westerly route around the Canary Islands.
Distance: 3,164 km (1,966 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 43 min
Departure: DKR (14.739700317382812, -17.49020004272461)
Arrival: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Route Type: International
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