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Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the Atlantic coastline and the intricate, labyrinthine waterways of the Niger Delta, including visible oil infrastructure and gas flares.

Right Side Highlights
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Lekki Peninsula

See the narrow strip of land separating the Lagos Lagoon from the vast Atlantic Ocean.

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Niger Delta Creeks

An incredible maze of mangrove swamps and winding tidal channels spanning hundreds of miles.

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Oil Gas Flares

Bright orange points of light from oil extraction sites that are particularly striking during dawn or dusk.

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Bight of Biafra

The deep blue of the Gulf of Guinea where cargo ships often wait in the shipping lanes.

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Calabar River Estuary

The wide, majestic mouth of the Calabar River as the plane descends into Margaret Ekpo International.

This is the premier side for geography enthusiasts. Book an evening flight to see the gas flares dotting the Delta like artificial stars. During the day, the contrast between the sediment-heavy brown rivers and the blue ocean is sharp. Be aware that seasonal harmattan haze can occasionally obscure these coastal views between December and February.

Left Side Highlights
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Lagos Mainland Sprawl

View the dense urban expanse of Ikeja and Ikorodu immediately after takeoff from LOS.

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Tropical Rainforest Belt

Dense green canopies of the Nigerian interior, transitioning into oil palm plantations.

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Lower Niger River

Catch a glimpse of the mighty Niger River as it begins to branch out into the delta system.

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Oban Hills

As you approach Calabar, look north to see the rising foothills of the Cross River National Park.

Sit on this side during morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare. It provides a better perspective of the vast agricultural landscape and the transition from urban Lagos to the rural Cross River state. Watch for the distinct change in soil color and vegetation density as you move east.

Top Activities in Calabar
Route Information

Distance: 584 km (363 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 58 min

Departure: LOS (6.5773701667785645, 3.321160078048706)

Arrival: CBQ (4.976019859313965, 8.347200393676758)

Route Type: Domestic

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