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DLA → LOS
Which side of the plane to sit from Douala International Airport (Douala) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the massive Mount Cameroon volcano immediately after takeoff and a more intricate view of the Niger Delta's river networks and the approach over Lagos Lagoon.
Mount Cameroon
The most dramatic feature, this active volcano rises sharply from the coast shortly after departure from DLA.
Cross River Basin
Fly over the dense, lush tropical rainforests that straddle the Cameroon-Nigeria border.
Niger Delta Creeks
A stunning aerial view of the labyrinthine water channels and mangrove swamps of the Delta region.
Port Harcourt
The sprawling industrial and residential landscape of Nigeria's oil capital is often visible mid-route.
Lagos Lagoon
On final approach, see the Third Mainland Bridge and the dense urban core of Lagos Island and Mainland.
Sit on the right for the best chance to see Mount Cameroon; it is best viewed in the early morning before tropical clouds gather around the peak. During the descent into LOS, this side typically offers a superior view of the city's unique geography and the vast Lagos Lagoon.
Gulf of Guinea
Expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean and the deep blue waters of the Bight of Biafra.
Offshore Oil Rigs
Spot the industrial lights and metallic structures of offshore drilling platforms scattered along the coast.
Bioko Island Silhouette
On clear days, the volcanic peaks of Equatorial Guinea's Bioko Island are visible to the south.
Lekki Peninsula
View the long stretch of beaches and the growing urban development of the Lekki corridor during descent.
Choose the left side for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic. This side is generally quieter visually but offers a better look at the transition between the ocean and the sediment-rich river mouths during the mid-flight phase.
Distance: 764 km (475 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min
Departure: DLA (4.0060801506, 9.71947956085)
Arrival: LOS (6.5773701667785645, 3.321160078048706)
Route Type: International
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