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LOS → PHC
Which side of the plane to sit from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos) to Port Harcourt International Airport (Port Hartcourt)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Nigerian coastline, the transition from the Atlantic Ocean to the mangrove swamps, and the spectacular river mouths of the Niger Delta.
Atlantic Coastline
The continuous strip of sandy beaches where the Bight of Benin meets the West African mainland.
Offshore Anchorage
Dozens of massive cargo ships and oil tankers waiting to enter the busy Lagos and Delta ports.
Niger Delta Estuaries
The dramatic points where the Escravos and Forcados rivers dump sediment into the Atlantic.
Mangrove Islands
A complex mosaic of salt-tolerant mangrove forests and mudflats unique to this region.
Offshore Oil Platforms
Industrial steel structures visible in the ocean, especially striking when lit up at dusk.
The right side is unbeatable for coastal geography. For the best experience, book an afternoon flight to see the sun reflecting off the Delta's water network. During harmattan season, visibility can be low, so choose a seat closer to the wing to see through the haze.
Lagos Mainland Sprawl
A bird's eye view of the dense urban fabric of Ikeja and the sprawling Third Mainland Bridge.
Lekki Lagoon
A massive freshwater body that contrasts sharply with the surrounding tropical greenery.
Omo Forest Reserve
Dense tropical rainforest canopy stretching across the borders of Ogun and Ondo states.
Upper Delta Creeks
Intricate, winding freshwater channels and small riverine settlements deep within the delta.
Inland Gas Flares
Pockets of bright orange flames from oil production sites dotting the green landscape.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side provides a better perspective of the massive scale of Nigerian urbanization and the dense rainforests of the interior.
Distance: 437 km (272 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 44 min
Departure: LOS (6.5773701667785645, 3.321160078048706)
Arrival: PHC (5.0154900550842285, 6.94959020614624)
Route Type: Domestic
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