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NDJ → DLA
Which side of the plane to sit from N'Djamena International Airport (N'djamena) to Douala International Airport (Douala)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the jagged Mandara Mountains and the spectacular Mount Cameroon peak during the final approach into Douala.
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Mandara Mountains
Stunning lunar landscapes and volcanic plugs near the border with Nigeria, offering dramatic rock formations.
Benue River Valley
The wide, winding Benue River and the lush valleys surrounding the city of Garoua.
Mount Cameroon
The 'Chariot of the Gods,' West Africa's highest peak, which often stands out above the cloud layer near the coast.
Wouri Estuary
Dense mangrove forests and the busy shipping lanes of the Gulf of Guinea as the aircraft descends into Douala.
The right side is essential for viewing Mount Cameroon; it is most visible on clear days or above the morning mist. Keep your camera ready during the last 15 minutes of the flight for the best volcano shots.
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Chari-Logone Confluence
The meeting of the two major rivers defining the border between Chad and Cameroon immediately after takeoff.
Waza National Park
Expansive floodplains and savanna known for its birdlife and elephant populations visible during the first 20 minutes.
Adamawa Plateau
A high-altitude transition zone featuring rolling hills and crater lakes as you move into central Cameroon.
Sit on the left if you want to see the intricate river systems that feed into Lake Chad early in the flight. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the glare from the sun as you head south-southwest.
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Get eSIMs for CameroonDistance: 1,076 km (669 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: NDJ (12.1337, 15.034)
Arrival: DLA (4.0060801506, 9.71947956085)
Route Type: International
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