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LHR → FNA
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to Lungi International Airport (Freetown)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the most dramatic geographic transitions, including the crossing of the Pyrenees, the rugged Atlas Mountains, and the mesmerizing textures of the Sahara Desert interior.
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Greater London
Aerial views of the Thames and the sprawling metropolis shortly after departing Heathrow.
The Pyrenees
Dramatic snow-capped peaks and deep valleys as the flight crosses from France into Spain.
Atlas Mountains
The majestic, rust-colored ridges of the Moroccan mountain range rising from the desert floor.
Sahara Sand Seas
Vast stretches of golden ergs and longitudinal dunes across the Mauritanian interior.
West African Highlands
The lush green transition from the arid Sahel to the tropical vegetation of Guinea and Sierra Leone.
For morning departures, the left side provides excellent light for photographing the Sahara without the sun shining directly into your window. Watch for the 'Richat Structure' (Eye of the Sahara) over Mauritania; it is a massive geological circular feature often visible from cruising altitude on this route.
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Bay of Biscay
Expansive views of the North Atlantic and the rugged northwestern coastline of Spain.
Portuguese Riviera
The dramatic coastline near Lisbon where the Tagus River meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Canary Islands
Occasional distant views of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura rising out of the Atlantic blue.
Cap Vert Peninsula
The westernmost point of the African continent including the city of Dakar.
Sierra Leone River
A stunning view of the wide estuary and the Freetown skyline during the final descent into Lungi.
The right side is the prime choice for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. During the final approach to Lungi (FNA), look out for the unique geography of the Freetown Peninsula and the numerous small islands dotting the coastline. If the Harmattan winds are blowing (typically December to February), visibility of the coast may be limited by haze.
Book Hotels in FreetownDistance: 4,905 km (3,048 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 46 min
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: FNA (8.616439999999999, -13.1955)
Route Type: International
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