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MAD → DKR
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (Dakar)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point where the golden sands of the Sahara Desert meet the turquoise Atlantic Ocean, along with potential views of the Canary Islands.
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Strait of Gibraltar
The iconic maritime choke point where the European and African continents are separated by only 14 kilometers.
Moroccan Atlantic Coast
White-washed coastal cities like Casablanca and Agadir contrasted against the deep blue ocean.
Canary Islands Horizon
On clear days, the volcanic silhouettes of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura are visible in the distance.
Banc d'Arguin
A UNESCO site in Mauritania featuring intricate shallow water patterns, sandbanks, and lagoons.
Cap Vert Peninsula
The westernmost point of continental Africa and the distinctive shape of Dakar as you descend.
The right side is highly recommended for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic. Keep your camera ready as you pass the Western Sahara coastline; the visual contrast of desert cliffs dropping into the sea is a primary highlight of this route.
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Madrid Skyline
Clear views of the Cuatro Torres and the expanding urban landscape of the Spanish capital upon departure.
High Atlas Mountains
The dramatic, often snow-capped peaks of Morocco's tallest mountain range cutting across the horizon.
The Erg Chebbi Edge
The vast, undulating orange dunes of the Sahara stretching deep into the African interior.
Senegal River Basin
The winding river marking the border between Mauritania and Senegal, surrounded by rare greenery.
The left side is superior for inland geological features. Aim for a morning flight to see the Atlas Mountains illuminated by the rising sun. During mid-flight, the red hues of the Mauritanian desert are more vibrant from this side.
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Get eSIMs for SenegalDistance: 3,164 km (1,966 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 43 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: DKR (14.739700317382812, -17.49020004272461)
Route Type: International
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