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Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers a superior view of Africa's diverse ecosystems, ranging from the arid Botswana plains to the lush tropical rainforests of the Congo Basin and the intricate water systems of the Niger Delta.

Right Side Highlights
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Okavango Context

Views of the northern Botswana landscape that transitions into the moisture-rich regions of the upper Zambezi.

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Bié Plateau

The elevated central highlands of Angola, featuring dramatic escarpments and winding river valleys.

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Congo Basin Fringe

The edge of the massive tropical rainforest, appearing as an endless, dense green carpet under the clouds.

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Niger Delta

A complex labyrinth of creeks, rivers, and mangrove swamps as the plane prepares for its descent into Lagos.

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Lagos Metropolitan Area

The immense scale of Africa's most populous city, including the Lagos Lagoon and Third Mainland Bridge.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare while viewing the African interior. Keep an eye out for the transition from dry savannah to dense tropical forest over Central Africa. As the plane descends into Lagos, this side usually offers the best perspective of the sprawling urban grid and the intricate waterways of the delta.

Left Side Highlights
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Kalahari Desert Edge

The vast, reddish-orange sands and scrubland of the Kalahari basin stretching toward the horizon.

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Angolan Coastline

Dramatic views of the South Atlantic ocean meeting the rugged, arid coast of Southern Angola.

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Luanda Harbor

A glimpse of the bustling port and urban expansion of the Angolan capital, Luanda, as you head north.

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Atlantic Sunset

On late afternoon flights, the left side provides a front-row seat to the sun setting over the open ocean.

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Gulf of Guinea Shipping

Numerous cargo ships and oil tankers appearing as small specks in the deep blue waters near the Nigerian coast.

Choose the left side for afternoon departures to witness the spectacular sunset over the Atlantic. Ensure you have your camera ready as you pass the Angolan coast, where the desert-like terrain provides high contrast against the ocean blue. Cloud cover is typically lower over the sea, offering clearer visibility for the final approach into Lagos.

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Route Information

Distance: 4,524 km (2,811 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 19 min

Departure: JNB (-26.1392, 28.246)

Arrival: LOS (6.5773701667785645, 3.321160078048706)

Route Type: International

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