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LOS β JOS
Which side of the plane to sit from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos) to Yakubu Gowon Airport (Jos)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Niger-Benue river confluence and the dramatic granite formations of the Jos Plateau during the descent.
Atlantic Coastline
Brief views of the Bight of Benin and the Eko Atlantic project area during initial climb-out.
Niger-Benue Confluence
The spectacular 'Y' shaped meeting point of West Africa's two largest rivers near Lokoja.
Ajaokuta Complex
The massive industrial footprint of Nigeria's largest steel mill visible in the Kogi valley.
Shere Hills
Iconic, ancient granite rock formations that characterize the approach into Yakubu Gowon Airport.
Middle Belt Savannah
The transition from thick forest to the rolling grasslands and inselbergs of central Nigeria.
The right side is essential for seeing the Lokoja confluence, which usually appears about 35-40 minutes into the flight. For the best photos of the Shere Hills during descent, afternoon flights offer the most favorable lighting angles against the rocks.
Lagos Urban Sprawl
Massive aerial view of the mainland's dense residential grid and the Third Mainland Bridge.
Lagos Lagoon
A wide perspective of the brackish waters separating the island from the mainland shortly after takeoff.
Tropical Rainforests
Dense, lush green canopy stretching across the Ogun and Oyo State borders.
Western Escarpment
Watch the dramatic rise in elevation as the aircraft approaches the western edge of the Jos Plateau.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. During the rainy season (May-September), the forest canopy appears exceptionally vibrant. Keep an eye out for the Gurara River tributaries visible during the cruise phase.
Distance: 699 km (434 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 10 min
Departure: LOS (6.5773701667785645, 3.321160078048706)
Arrival: JOS (9.639829635620115, 8.869050025939941)
Route Type: Domestic
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