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LHR → ACC
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to Kotoka International Airport (Accra)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the rugged Atlas Mountains, the vastness of the Western Sahara, and a potentially stunning sunset over the Atlantic Ocean as you approach the West African coast.
Isle of Wight
Aerial views of the iconic Needles and the southern English coastline shortly after takeoff.
Atlas Mountains
The magnificent snow-capped ridges of the Saharan Atlas stretching across Algeria.
Grand Erg Occidental
An endless sea of orange sand dunes and wind-sculpted patterns in the western desert.
Atlantic Horizon
Breathtaking sunset views as the flight path aligns with the West African coastline.
Gulf of Guinea
Views of the shipping lanes and the turquoise waters of the Atlantic as you turn for final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon departures to avoid the direct glare of the sun while crossing the desert. It offers the most dramatic views of the transition from arid desert to tropical forest. Ensure you are seated forward or aft of the wing to clearly see the Atlas mountain ridges.
French Countryside
Bird's-eye view of the rolling hills of central France and the distant outskirts of Paris.
Eastern Pyrenees
The sharp, jagged peaks marking the natural border between France and Spain.
Mediterranean Crossing
The deep blue transition from the European coastline to the North African shore near Algiers.
Ahaggar Mountains
Dramatic volcanic peaks and high plateaus located in the heart of the Algerian Sahara.
Lake Volta
Views of the massive man-made lake and its intricate shoreline shortly before descending into Accra.
For the best experience, choose the left side on night flights departing LHR to witness the sunrise over the Sahara. On daytime flights, this side provides the best view of the sprawling Lake Volta during the final descent into Kotoka International.
Distance: 5,100 km (3,169 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: ACC (5.605189800262451, -0.16678600013256073)
Route Type: International
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