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MAD → LOS
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the transition from the high Atlas Mountains in Morocco to the deep, orange dunes of the Sahara Desert, finishing with a great perspective of the Lagos Lagoon.
Madrid Skyline
Aerial views of the Spanish capital and the Manzanares River shortly after takeoff.
Atlas Mountains
Snow-capped peaks and rugged valleys as the flight crosses into North Africa.
Sahara Erg Dunes
Spectacular orange sand seas and ancient caravan routes through Mauritania and Mali.
The Sahel Transition
The fascinating visual shift from arid desert to the green, tropical savannah of West Africa.
Lagos Lagoon
Excellent views of the sprawling urban landscape and the massive lagoon system surrounding Lagos.
Choose the left side for daylight flights to see the high-contrast colors of the Sahara. In the morning, the lighting on the Atlas Mountains is particularly sharp. This side is also preferred for seeing the dense urban sprawl of Lagos and the Third Mainland Bridge during the final approach if the wind is coming from the south.
Strait of Gibraltar
The narrow gateway where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea.
Moroccan Atlantic Coast
Miles of rugged coastline and the white architecture of coastal cities like Casablanca.
Canary Islands Distant View
On clear days, the volcanic peaks of the Canaries may be visible on the western horizon.
Gulf of Guinea
Views of the Atlantic coastline of Ivory Coast and Ghana as the flight turns toward Nigeria.
Atlantic Sunset
Stunning unobstructed views of the sunset over the ocean on evening flights.
The right side is perfect for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare while still enjoying the coastline. It offers a great perspective of the West African coastline. If flying at dusk, you will be treated to a spectacular sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. Keep an eye out for offshore oil rigs as you approach the Nigerian coast.
Distance: 3,831 km (2,380 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 30 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: LOS (6.5773701667785645, 3.321160078048706)
Route Type: International
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