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MXP → DKR
Which side of the plane to sit from Malpensa International Airport (Milano) to Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (Dakar)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the High Atlas Mountains, the dramatic contrast of the Moroccan Atlantic coastline, and the stunning approach into the Cap-Vert peninsula.
High Atlas Mountains
Spectacular views of North Africa's highest peaks, often capped with snow during winter months.
Strait of Gibraltar
The narrow gateway where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean, visible on the distant horizon.
Canary Islands
Depending on the specific airway, look for the volcanic silhouettes of Fuerteventura or Lanzarote to the west.
Atlantic Sahara Coast
The dramatic meeting point where the white desert sands of the Western Sahara drop into the turquoise ocean.
Dakar Peninsula
A stunning view of the westernmost point of Africa and the island of Gorée during the descent into DKR.
Highly recommended for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Atlantic. Keep your camera ready about 2-3 hours into the flight for the Atlas Mountains. The right side also offers a better view of the coastal terrain as you follow the African shoreline south.
Milano & Po Valley
Aerial views of the Lombardy region and the sprawling Milanese suburbs shortly after departure.
Balearic Islands
Distances views of Menorca and Mallorca glinting in the Mediterranean sun.
Grand Erg Occidental
The deep interior of the Sahara featuring massive sand dunes and ancient rock plateaus.
Senegal River Basin
The lush transition from the arid Mauritanian desert to the fertile banks of the Senegal River.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It provides the best perspective of the Sahara's vastness and the unique agricultural patterns of the Senegal River valley during the final hour of flight.
Distance: 4,220 km (2,622 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 58 min
Departure: MXP (45.6306, 8.728110000000001)
Arrival: DKR (14.739700317382812, -17.49020004272461)
Route Type: International
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