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LIS → TMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (Lisbon) to São Tomé International Airport (Sao Tome)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic transition of the African continent, featuring the Atlas Mountains, the vast Sahara, and the lush tropical coastlines of West Africa.
Tagus Estuary
Aerial views of the 25 de Abril Bridge and the vast river delta as you depart Lisbon southward.
Atlas Mountains
The snow-capped peaks of the Moroccan High Atlas provide a stunning contrast to the surrounding arid plains.
Sahara Desert
Vast expanses of orange dunes and rocky hamada plateaus through Western Sahara and Mauritania.
Senegal River
The winding waterway marking the border between the desert and the Sahelian grasslands.
Guinean Rainforests
The landscape transitions into a deep, lush emerald green as the flight passes over the tropical belt.
Gulf of Guinea Coast
The dramatic meeting of the African continent and the Atlantic Ocean along the West African bight.
Principe Island
Depending on the specific flight path, you may spot the lush, jagged volcanic spires of São Tomé's sister island.
Book a seat forward of the wing for unobstructed views of the African coastline. On daytime flights, the desert textures are most vibrant mid-flight. Keep your camera ready as you approach the equator for dramatic tropical cloud formations and the first sight of the volcanic archipelago.
Atlantic Sunsets
Uninterrupted views of the sun dipping below the horizon over the open ocean on evening flights.
Canary Islands
Distant silhouettes of Gran Canaria or Fuerteventura may be visible on the horizon during the early stages of the flight.
Intertropical Convergence Zone
Massive, towering cumulonimbus clouds often form over the Atlantic near the equator, providing a dramatic skyward display.
The right side is best for passengers who prefer to avoid the direct glare of the sun during morning or midday flights. While land views are sparse, it offers a peaceful vista of the deep blue Atlantic and is ideal for observing the unique atmospheric phenomena of the equatorial regions.
Distance: 4,566 km (2,837 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 22 min
Departure: LIS (38.7813, -9.13592)
Arrival: TMS (0.3781749904155731, 6.712150096893311)
Route Type: International
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