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NKC → DKR
Which side of the plane to sit from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (Nouakschott) to Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (Dakar)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a stunning continuous view of the Atlantic coastline, the historic island city of Saint-Louis, and the unique pink hues of Lac Rose upon approach to the Cap Vert peninsula.
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The Atlantic Coast
A continuous vista of the rugged coastline where the Sahara desert sands meet the blue Atlantic Ocean.
Saint-Louis Island
The historic grid-patterned streets of this UNESCO World Heritage site located on a narrow island at the river mouth.
Langue de Barbarie
A thin, sandy peninsula acting as a natural barrier between the Senegal River and the ocean waves.
The Grande Côte
Stretches of golden dunes and pristine beaches that run for hundreds of kilometers toward Dakar.
Lac Rose (Lake Retba)
The famous pink-colored salt lake visible just north of the Dakar peninsula during the descent.
Cap Vert Peninsula
Panoramic views of Africa's westernmost point and the rocky volcanic coastline of the Dakar region.
The late afternoon sun creates a spectacular shimmer on the ocean and enhances the pink hues of Lac Rose. Sit forward of the wing for the clearest view of the Saint-Louis bridge. Visibility is significantly better from November to May when the Harmattan dust haze is less frequent.
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Nouakchott Cityscape
A birds-eye view of the sprawling Mauritanian capital and its transition from desert to urban center.
Trarza Plains
Vast, arid landscapes of southwestern Mauritania where the Sahara begins to meet the Sahel.
Senegal River Basin
The lush green contrast of the river banks marking the international border between Mauritania and Senegal.
Richard-Toll Agriculture
Large-scale sugarcane plantations and irrigation systems visible as a bright green oasis.
Ferlo Savanna
Observation of the semi-arid shrublands and traditional pastoralist settlements in northern Senegal.
Best viewed in the morning to avoid the direct afternoon sun glare. Watch for the dramatic color shift from Saharan yellows to Sahelian greens after crossing the Senegal River. This side provides a better perspective of the inland agricultural developments near the river.
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Get eSIMs for SenegalDistance: 429 km (267 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 43 min
Departure: NKC (18.31, -15.969722199999998)
Arrival: DKR (14.739700317382812, -17.49020004272461)
Route Type: International
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