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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the African continent, including the dramatic transition from the Sahara Desert to the tropical forests of West Africa, along with iconic views of Lisbon upon departure.

Left Side Highlights
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Lisbon & Tagus River

Unmatched views of the 25 de Abril Bridge, Christ the King statue, and the historic Alfama district immediately after takeoff.

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Atlas Mountains

Distant views of the rugged, often snow-capped peaks of Morocco as the flight bypasses the North African coast.

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Sahara Sand Seas

Hours of mesmerizing vistas over the vast orange dunes of Mauritania and the rocky plateaus of the Adrar region.

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Richat Structure

Also known as the Eye of the Sahara, this massive 40km circular geological feature is often visible from high altitudes over Mauritania.

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Lake Volta

During the descent into Accra, you may spot the northern reaches of the world's largest artificial reservoir by surface area.

Sit on the left for the best morning light on the desert landscape. Most LIS-ACC flights depart in the late morning or afternoon; the sun will be behind you or to the right, illuminating the African landmass perfectly. Keep your camera ready about 2-3 hours into the flight for the most vivid desert colors.

Right Side Highlights
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Costa da Caparica

Beautiful views of the long sandy beaches south of Lisbon as the plane gains altitude over the Atlantic.

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Canary Islands

On clear days with a westerly flight path, you may catch distant glimpses of Lanzarote or Fuerteventura to the east.

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Atlantic Sunset

If taking an evening flight, this side provides front-row seats to spectacular sunsets over the open ocean.

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Accra Cityscape

Depending on the wind direction and landing pattern, you may get a sweeping view of the Ghanaian capital and the Gulf of Guinea.

The right side is ideal if you prefer sunset views over the ocean. It is generally less glare-heavy during afternoon flights. However, most of the journey will be over water until the final approach into Accra. Watch for the 'Green Belt' as you leave the desert and enter the lush tropical zones of West Africa.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,798 km (2,360 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 28 min

Departure: LIS (38.7813, -9.13592)

Arrival: ACC (5.605189800262451, -0.16678600013256073)

Route Type: International

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