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DKR → OUA
Which side of the plane to sit from Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (Dakar) to Ouagadougou Airport (Ouagadougou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of West Africa's complex river networks, including the Gambia and Niger basins, and provides a closer look at the transition from coastal mangroves to the Sudanian Savannah.
Sine-Saloum Delta
A stunning UNESCO site featuring intricate mangrove channels and salt flats south of Dakar.
Gambia River Meanders
The deep, winding curves of the Gambia River as it cuts through the landscape towards the coast.
Fouta Djallon Foothills
In the far distance to the south, the rising elevations of the Guinean highlands provide a hazy backdrop.
Bamako and the Niger
Clear views of the Malian capital and the massive bridges spanning the Niger River.
Sudanian Savannah
Increasingly lush vegetation and scattered baobab trees as you approach the Burkinabe border.
Ouagadougou Approach
The dense, red-earthed urban grid of Ouagadougou as the plane descends into the heart of Burkina Faso.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Keep a lookout for the Niger River crossings about two-thirds of the way through the flight, as this provides some of the best photographic opportunities of the journey.
Dakar Peninsula
Aerial view of the westernmost point of mainland Africa and the historic Goree Island.
Lac Rose (Lake Retba)
The famous salt lake known for its vivid pink hues, visible shortly after takeoff from Dakar.
Sahelian Transition
Observe the dramatic shift in landscape from the semi-arid Ferlo region into the deeper Sahel.
Niger River Bend
The silver thread of the Niger River as it curves through the Malian landscape near Segou.
Northern Bamako
Views of the expanding northern suburbs of Mali's capital city during the mid-flight transit.
Sit on the left for the best view of Lac Rose immediately after departure. During the dry season (November to May), visibility can be hampered by Harmattan dust, so morning flights are generally clearer for seeing the Sahelian horizon.
Distance: 1,747 km (1,086 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: DKR (14.739700317382812, -17.49020004272461)
Arrival: OUA (12.3532, -1.51242)
Route Type: International
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