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HAJ → BVC
Which side of the plane to sit from Hannover Airport (Hannover) to Rabil Airport (Boa Vista)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular sequence of maritime and volcanic vistas, including the Bay of Biscay, the rugged Portuguese coast, and a prime view of the Canary Islands during the descent toward Cape Verde.
Bay of Biscay
Deep blue oceanic views as the aircraft crosses from Western France toward the Iberian Peninsula.
Picos de Europa
Dramatic limestone mountain ranges visible along the northern coast of Spain.
Algarve Coastline
Golden cliffs and sandy beaches of southern Portugal before heading into the open Atlantic.
Canary Islands Archipelago
Exceptional views of Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and sometimes Gran Canaria's volcanic craters.
Sal & Boa Vista Approach
Crystal clear turquoise waters and the white sand dunes of the Viana Desert as you land in Rabil.
The right side is ideal for avoiding direct glare from the sun on afternoon flights. Keep your camera ready about 45-60 minutes before landing to capture the volcanic terrain of the Canary Islands. The approach into BVC often curves, providing a panoramic view of the island's famous beaches.
Central European Landscapes
Aerial views of the diverse German and French countryside shortly after departure from Hannover.
The Atlas Mountains
Looking inland over Morocco, you can often see the snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas chain.
Western Sahara
Vast stretches of the Saharan desert where orange sand dunes meet the deep blue of the Atlantic.
Casablanca & Rabat
Major Moroccan urban centers visible as the flight path hugs the Northwest African coastline.
Sit on the left if you prefer seeing the vastness of the Sahara Desert. Early morning flights provide excellent lighting for the textures of the Atlas Mountains, though the sun will be directly in your window for the first half of a southbound journey.
Distance: 4,945 km (3,073 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 49 min
Departure: HAJ (52.461101532, 9.68507957458)
Arrival: BVC (16.136499404907227, -22.888900756835938)
Route Type: International
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