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Which side of the plane to sit from Hannover Airport (Hannover) to Rabil Airport (Boa Vista)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

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.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Bay of Biscay

Deep blue oceanic views as the aircraft crosses from Western France toward the Iberian Peninsula.

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Picos de Europa

Dramatic limestone mountain ranges visible along the northern coast of Spain.

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Algarve Coastline

Golden cliffs and sandy beaches of southern Portugal before heading into the open Atlantic.

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Canary Islands Archipelago

Exceptional views of Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and sometimes Gran Canaria's volcanic craters.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Central European Landscapes

Aerial views of the diverse German and French countryside shortly after departure from Hannover.

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The Atlas Mountains

Looking inland over Morocco, you can often see the snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas chain.

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Western Sahara

Vast stretches of the Saharan desert where orange sand dunes meet the deep blue of the Atlantic.

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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.

Top Activities in Boa Vista
Route Information

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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