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NDJ → NSI
Which side of the plane to sit from N'Djamena International Airport (N'djamena) to Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (Yaounde)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Mandara Mountains and the vast Waza National Park, alongside a better perspective of Yaoundé's hilly terrain during the final descent.
Waza National Park
A vast protected area in the far north of Cameroon, visible as a sprawling expanse of savanna and seasonal wetlands.
Mandara Mountains
Jagged volcanic peaks and terraces along the western horizon provide a dramatic backdrop shortly after takeoff.
Benue River Valley
Spot the winding Benue River, a major tributary of the Niger, as it carves through the lush landscape of northern Cameroon.
Yaoundé Seven Hills
During the descent, witness the 'City of Seven Hills' with its dense urban clusters nestled among steep, forested ridges.
This is the preferred side for sunset flights to catch the light hitting the Mandara Mountains. Use polarized sunglasses to better spot the wildlife corridors in Waza National Park if visibility is clear.
Chari River Confluence
See the massive Chari River system which forms the natural border between Chad and Cameroon immediately after departure.
Sahelian Transition
Observe the dramatic environmental shift from the arid, sandy landscapes of the north to the shrubby savannas.
Adamawa Plateaus
View the eastern slopes of the high Adamawa Plateau, characterized by rugged volcanic formations and high-altitude grasslands.
Tropical Forest Fringe
The landscape transitions into dense, dark green equatorial forests as the flight enters central Cameroon.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid the direct western sun. It offers excellent views of the winding river systems near the Chari-Logone confluence during the initial climb.
Distance: 1,011 km (628 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: NDJ (12.1337, 15.034)
Arrival: NSI (3.722559928894043, 11.553299903869627)
Route Type: International
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