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Our Recommendation
7.9

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Mandara volcanic peaks during departure and a better perspective of the 'seven hills' landscape when approaching Yaoundé.

Right Side Highlights
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Mandara Mountains

Rugged volcanic plugs and lunar-like rock formations visible shortly after takeoff from Maroua.

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Adamaoua Plateau

The high-altitude grasslands known as Cameroon's water tower, featuring cattle-dotted hills.

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Equatorial Canopy

A vast, unbroken carpet of deep green rainforest as you enter the Center Region.

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Yaoundé Hills

The undulating urban topography of the capital city during the final approach into Nsimalen.

Sit on the right for the best photographic opportunities of the northern mountain ranges. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing to capture the lush, hilly suburbs of Yaoundé.

Left Side Highlights
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Sudano-Sahelian Plains

Sweeping views of the arid landscape surrounding Maroua as you climb south.

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Bénoué River Valley

Aerial perspective of the river basins that nourish the northern agricultural regions.

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Mbam and Djerem

The transition zone where the dry savannah gives way to the dense woodlands of central Cameroon.

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Sanaga River Crossing

Sight of Cameroon's longest river snaking through the forest shortly before descent.

Choose this side for early morning flights to see the sunrise over the Chari-Baguirmi plains. Visibility is often best between July and September when the dust from the Harmattan wind is minimal.

Top Activities in Yaounde
Route Information

Distance: 805 km (500 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min

Departure: MVR (10.45139980316162, 14.257399559020994)

Arrival: NSI (3.722559928894043, 11.553299903869627)

Route Type: Domestic

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