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LOS → QOW
Which side of the plane to sit from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos) to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (Imo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Atlantic coastline, the intricate network of the Niger Delta's waterways, and the unique visual of gas flares from oil installations.
Lekki Peninsula
The narrow strip of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Lagos Lagoon during the initial ascent.
Niger Delta Creeks
An intricate labyrinth of mangrove swamps, winding rivers, and tidal creeks unique to this region.
Gas Flares
Striking orange pillars of fire from oil production sites dotting the delta landscape, highly visible even in daylight.
Bight of Benin
The vast blue expanse of the Atlantic Ocean stretching to the horizon along the southern flight path.
Imo Heartland
The lush, densely populated palm-rich landscape of southeastern Nigeria during the descent into Owerri.
The right side is the 'ocean side' for this eastbound flight. Afternoon flights are ideal for capturing the reflection of the sun on the delta waterways. On night flights, the gas flares create a surreal, glowing landscape that is not to be missed.
Lagos Lagoon
Aerial view of the sprawling Lagos metropolis and the Third Mainland Bridge immediately after takeoff.
Omo Forest Reserve
Dense tropical rainforest canopy stretching across the Ogun and Ondo state borders.
Benin City Environs
A view of the historic city's red-earth landscape and surrounding rubber and palm oil plantations.
Upper Niger River
The massive expanse of the River Niger as it flows south toward the Onitsha bridge area.
Sit on the left for views of the inland urban clusters and the dense greenery of the Nigerian interior. Best viewed during the early morning when the air is clearest before the tropical heat creates afternoon haze.
Distance: 448 km (278 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 45 min
Departure: LOS (6.5773701667785645, 3.321160078048706)
Arrival: QOW (5.427060127258301, 7.2060298919677725)
Route Type: Domestic
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