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FRA â ABV
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (Abuja)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic volcanic Ahaggar Mountains and avoids the direct afternoon sun, providing clearer visibility of the Sahara's vast textures.
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Central Alps
Breathtaking views of the Swiss and Italian Alpine peaks shortly after departure from Frankfurt.
Tunisian Coast
The transition from the Mediterranean Sea to the North African coastline near Tunis.
Ahaggar Mountains
Spectacular volcanic massifs and high plateaus rising from the Algerian Sahara.
TÊnÊrÊ Region
The 'desert within a desert' in Niger, showcasing a vast expanse of orange sand and rocky outcrops.
Kano Cityscape
Views of the ancient walls and dense urban layout of Northern Nigeria's largest city.
The left side is shaded from the sun during the typical midday southbound flight, making it easier to spot landmarks without glare. Watch for the Ahaggar mountains about 3.5 to 4 hours into the flight. Use the flight map to time the crossing over the Algerian-Niger border for the most dramatic desert landscapes.
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Distant views of Mont Blanc and the French Alps if the flight path tracks westerly.
Balearic Islands
Glimpses of Mallorca or Menorca as the aircraft traverses the Mediterranean toward Africa.
Grand Erg Occidental
The iconic Algerian 'sand sea' featuring massive, rolling linear sand dunes.
Niger River
The winding path of the Niger River as it flows through the Sahelian landscape.
Zuma Rock
The famous monolithic granite inselberg located just north of Abuja during the final descent.
While the sun will be on this side for most of the journey, it provides excellent 'golden hour' lighting for the sand dunes in the late afternoon. Keep your window shade partially down to prevent cabin heat, but look out for the Niger River transition which signals the shift from arid desert to tropical savannah.
Book Hotels in AbujaDistance: 4,564 km (2,836 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 22 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: ABV (9.006790161132812, 7.263169765472412)
Route Type: International
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