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DLA → PNR
Which side of the plane to sit from Douala International Airport (Douala) to Pointe Noire Airport (Pointe-noire)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the Gulf of Guinea coastline, the dramatic volcanic silhouette of Bioko Island, and the unique sight of offshore oil infrastructure near the Gabonese and Congolese shores.
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Bioko Island
Shortly after departing Douala, enjoy a stunning view of Equatorial Guinea's volcanic island and its 3,019m peak.
Gabonese Coastline
The dramatic meeting point where the dense tropical jungle directly touches the white sands of the Atlantic.
Offshore Oil Rigs
Visible as you approach Pointe-Noire, these industrial outposts are particularly striking at dusk when their flares are lit.
Ogooué Delta
The complex network of lagoons and silt-heavy water discharging into the blue ocean near Port-Gentil.
The right side is superior for maritime and coastal interest. If flying at night, this side is particularly fascinating because you can see the glowing flares of offshore oil platforms. During the day, watch for the distinct line where brown river sediment meets the blue Atlantic water. Polarized sunglasses will help cut through the ocean haze.
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Mount Cameroon
On a clear day, look back after takeoff to see West Africa's highest peak rising above the clouds.
Congo Basin Rainforest
A vast, seemingly endless carpet of deep green equatorial jungle covering southern Gabon and northern Congo.
Ogooué River Curves
Witness the massive, chocolate-colored bends of Gabon's primary river system as it snakes through the forest.
Mayombe Mountains
Rolling, mist-covered mountain ridges that define the geography of the Kouilou region during descent.
Sit toward the front to avoid engine heat distortion over the rainforest canopy. Mid-morning flights are best as the early morning fog usually clears, but the afternoon cumulonimbus clouds haven't yet fully formed. Keep an eye out for small forest clearings and remote villages visible through gaps in the trees.
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Get eSIMs for Congo (Brazzaville)Distance: 1,010 km (628 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: DLA (4.0060801506, 9.71947956085)
Arrival: PNR (-4.816030025482178, 11.88659954071045)
Route Type: International
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