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MAD → ACC
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Kotoka International Airport (Accra)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the iconic crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar and the dramatic meeting of the Atlantic Ocean with the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert.
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Strait of Gibraltar
A breathtaking view of the narrow gap where Europe and Africa nearly touch.
Casablanca Coastline
The white architecture of Morocco's largest city and the famous Hassan II Mosque on the water's edge.
Canary Islands Horizon
On clear days, the distant silhouettes of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote are visible to the west.
Sahara-Atlantic Clash
A stunning visual contrast where massive desert dunes drop directly into the turquoise Atlantic waves.
Gulf of Guinea
As the plane turns for its final approach into Accra, enjoy views of the vast Atlantic coastline.
For the best experience, book a window seat away from the wing to capture the Gibraltar crossing approximately 45-60 minutes into the flight. Afternoon flights on this side offer a spectacular sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. This side is consistently more scenic due to the variety of coastal and maritime features.
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Castile-La Mancha
View the sprawling plains and historic windmills of central Spain shortly after takeoff.
High Atlas Mountains
Majestic views of North Africa's highest peaks, including the snow-capped Mount Toubkal.
Sahara Sand Seas
Deep interior views of the vast Erg Chebbi dunes and the shifting patterns of the desert floor.
Sahel Transition
Watch the arid desert transform into the semi-arid scrubland of the Sahel region.
Upper Guinean Forests
Lush tropical canopies and winding river systems as the flight approaches the Ghanaian border.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Mediterranean and the first light hitting the Atlas Mountains. However, expect significant sun glare during southbound morning departures. It is the better side for viewing the deep, orange textures of the inland Sahara.
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Get eSIMs for GhanaDistance: 3,892 km (2,418 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 35 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: ACC (5.605189800262451, -0.16678600013256073)
Route Type: International
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