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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from coastal rainforests to the jagged volcanic peaks of the Mandara Mountains and the winding Chari River border.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Wouri River Estuary

Aerial view of the massive Douala port and the surrounding mangrove ecosystems upon takeoff.

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Mount Cameroon

On clear days, the highest peak in West Africa is visible on the western horizon shortly after departure.

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Mandara Mountains

Dramatic volcanic plugs and rugged pinnacles along the Cameroon-Nigeria border mid-flight.

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Chari River

The major waterway marking the international border, snaking through the arid landscape toward Lake Chad.

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Kousseri

The border town directly across the river from N'Djamena, offering a clear view of the Chadian frontier.

Sit in front of the wing for unobstructed views of the Mandara Mountains. Choose morning flights to avoid the thick Harmattan dust haze that often limits visibility in the Sahel during the afternoon. The transition from deep green forest to sandy Sahel is most striking on this side.

Right Side Highlights
7.4
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Douala Urban Sprawl

A comprehensive view of the dense urban landscape and commercial heart of Cameroon.

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Sanaga River Basin

Cross the largest river in Cameroon as it flows through the transition zone between forest and savanna.

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Adamawa Plateau

Rugged granite outcrops and high-altitude savanna landscapes in central Cameroon.

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Benoue National Park

Fly over a vast stretch of protected wilderness known for its diverse savanna wildlife and terrain.

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N'Djamena Approach

A panoramic view of the Chadian capital's low-rise architecture as you descend into the city.

The right side offers great views of the central Cameroonian plateau. During the rainy season (May to October), look for the intense green of the Benoue region. During the dry season, the landscape turns a beautiful copper color, though distant landmarks may be obscured by dust.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,076 km (669 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min

Departure: DLA (4.0060801506, 9.71947956085)

Arrival: NDJ (12.1337, 15.034)

Route Type: International

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