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LHR → LAD
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a diverse panorama ranging from the rugged Atlas Mountains to the sparkling Atlantic coast, climaxing with a scenic entry over Luanda Bay.
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English Channel
Clear views of the white cliffs of Dover and the busy shipping lanes between the UK and France.
Atlas Mountains
The snow-capped peaks of Morocco and Algeria, providing a majestic barrier between the sea and the desert.
Grand Erg Occidental
Enormous, undulating sand dunes of the Western Sahara that glow orange and gold in the late afternoon or early morning.
Gulf of Guinea
The deep blue Atlantic coastline of West Africa, often dotted with offshore oil platforms near Nigeria and Gabon.
Ilha de Luanda
The iconic sandspit and bay of Luanda, offering a beautiful aerial view of the city's waterfront before landing.
Sitting on the right side is highly recommended for the approach into Luanda (LAD). Most flight paths descend over the Atlantic, offering a stunning view of the Luanda skyline and the harbor. On overnight flights, this side remains in the shade during the morning descent, providing much better visibility for photography without glare.
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Parisian Horizon
Distant views of the French capital's sprawling light grid or urban footprint shortly after crossing the channel.
Ahaggar Mountains
The dramatic volcanic peaks and high plateaus of the central Sahara in southern Algeria.
Niger River Bend
The striking green contrast of the Niger River as it winds through the arid Sahelian landscape.
Congo Basin
The vast, emerald expanse of the world's second-largest tropical rainforest stretching toward the horizon.
African Sunrise
A front-row seat to a brilliant sunrise over the African interior if traveling on the standard overnight schedule.
The left side is excellent for stargazing over the Sahara where there is zero light pollution. However, be prepared for intense direct sunlight during the final hours of a morning arrival. It is the best side for observing the transition from desert to dense tropical jungle.
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Get eSIMs for AngolaDistance: 6,836 km (4,248 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 3 min
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Route Type: International
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