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LOS β FNA
Which side of the plane to sit from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos) to Lungi International Airport (Freetown)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the West African coastline, featuring vibrant urban centers, vast lagoon systems, and the lush tropical forests of several nations.
Lagos Skyline
Aerial view of Victoria Island and the sprawling Lagos lagoon immediately after takeoff.
Volta River Delta
The massive estuary in Ghana where the Volta River meets the Atlantic, creating intricate sandbars.
Abidjan's Lagoons
The unique geography of Ivory Coast's capital, built across the EbriΓ© Lagoon with its distinctive bridges.
Liberian Rainforests
Dense, vibrant green canopy of the Upper Guinean forests visible as you traverse the Liberian coast.
Monrovia Coastline
Clear views of Bushrod Island and the Mesurado River winding through the Liberian capital.
Freetown Peninsula
The dramatic sight of the Lion Mountains rising from the sea as you descend into Sierra Leone.
Sit on the right side for the entire journey to see the transition of West African geography. During the Harmattan season (December to February), visibility may be low due to dust, so morning flights are generally clearer. For the best arrival experience at Lungi, the right side provides the most iconic views of the Sierra Leone River estuary.
Bight of Benin
Expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean stretching toward the southern horizon.
Maritime Traffic
Spot large container ships and oil tankers queued near the major ports of Tema, Abidjan, and Monrovia.
Atlantic Sunset
On late afternoon flights, the left side provides a stunning view of the sun dipping into the ocean horizon.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights if you want to avoid direct sun glare while still enjoying the vastness of the Gulf of Guinea. Watch for the bioluminescence of the ocean if flying on a clear, moonless night.
Distance: 1,834 km (1,140 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 27 min
Departure: LOS (6.5773701667785645, 3.321160078048706)
Arrival: FNA (8.616439999999999, -13.1955)
Route Type: International
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