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Our Recommendation
8.9

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior cross-section of the African continent's geography, featuring a transition from the southern deserts through the deep Congo rainforest to the complex river systems of West Africa.

Right Side Highlights
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Kalahari Fringe

The early stage of the flight passes over the arid, reddish-brown landscapes of the northern Kalahari region.

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Congo Basin

A vast, seemingly endless canopy of deep green rainforest, often punctuated by winding, tea-colored rivers.

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Mount Cameroon

On clear days, the silhouette of this massive active volcano can be seen rising near the Gulf of Guinea coast.

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Niger River Delta

An intricate, shimmering network of thousands of small waterways and mangrove swamps in southern Nigeria.

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Sahel Savannah

The landscape transforms into a beautiful mosaic of dry grasslands and baobab trees as you enter Senegalese airspace.

The right side is ideal for geography enthusiasts. Ensure you have a window seat for a morning or midday flight to clearly see the color change from the green Congo basin to the dusty Sahel. Bring a camera with a good zoom to capture the patterns of the Niger Delta.

Left Side Highlights
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Namibian Coastline

The dramatic meeting point where the orange dunes of the desert fall directly into the Atlantic Ocean.

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Luanda Harbor

A clear view of the Angolan capital's bustling port and the Ilha de Luanda sandspit.

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Gulf of Guinea

Expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic as the flight path cuts across the curve of the West African coast.

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Bissagos Archipelago

As you approach Dakar, look for these lush, emerald islands scattered off the coast of Guinea-Bissau.

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Atlantic Sunset

For late afternoon flights, this side provides an unobstructed view of the sun dipping below the ocean horizon.

Select the left side for afternoon departures to experience a stunning sunset over the ocean. This side is also better for spotting the coastal transitions of Namibia and Angola if the flight path remains close to the shoreline.

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Route Information

Distance: 6,717 km (4,174 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 54 min

Departure: JNB (-26.1392, 28.246)

Arrival: DKR (14.739700317382812, -17.49020004272461)

Route Type: International

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