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LOS → LBV
Which side of the plane to sit from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos) to Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (Libreville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a spectacular vantage point of the West African coastline, including the intricate Niger Delta and the transition from urban Lagos to the lush equatorial forests of Gabon.
Lagos Coastline
Aerial views of Victoria Island, Lekki, and the massive Eko Atlantic land reclamation project shortly after takeoff.
The Niger Delta
A stunning maze of thousands of rivers, creeks, and mangrove swamps forming one of the world's largest river deltas.
Mount Cameroon
On clear days, the distant silhouette of West Africa's highest peak can be seen rising above the horizon near the Cameroon border.
Bight of Biafra
Beautiful views of the curved coastline where the African continent begins its southward turn.
Gabonese Rainforest
Dense, uninterrupted canopy of the Congo Basin rainforest as the plane descends toward Libreville.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to see the coastline illuminated by the rising sun. Use a high shutter speed for photos of the Niger Delta to capture the intricate water patterns. Be aware that during the Harmattan season (Dec-Feb), visibility may be reduced by dust haze.
Gulf of Guinea
Expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean stretching toward the horizon.
Offshore Oil Platforms
Spot the industrial lights and structures of offshore drilling rigs dotting the oil-rich waters of West Africa.
Bioko Island
The volcanic peaks of Equatorial Guinea's Bioko Island may be visible in the distance across the water.
Libreville Estuary
Watch cargo ships and tankers navigating the waters leading into the Estuaire du Gabon during the final approach.
The right side is preferable for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Atlantic. While the view is primarily maritime, it is ideal for travelers seeking a quiet, glare-free environment for rest during the short hop across the Bight.
Distance: 959 km (596 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: LOS (6.5773701667785645, 3.321160078048706)
Arrival: LBV (0.458600014448, 9.4122800827)
Route Type: International
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