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NKC → LPA
Which side of the plane to sit from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (Nouakschott) to Gran Canaria Airport (Gran Canaria)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the Saharan coastline, where the massive golden dunes of Mauritania and Western Sahara crash directly into the turquoise Atlantic Ocean.
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Nouakchott Coastline
Aerial view of the Mauritanian capital's unique urban layout and its bustling fishing port immediately after takeoff.
Banc d'Arguin
The UNESCO World Heritage site featuring complex patterns of shallow sandbanks, mudflats, and turquoise channels.
Saharan Dunes
Stunning golden ergs and longitudinal dunes of the Sahara Desert meeting the white foam of the Atlantic.
Dakhla Peninsula
The remarkable narrow strip of land extending into the ocean, creating a vibrant turquoise lagoon.
El Aaiún
The capital of Western Sahara, visible as a dense grid of buildings amidst the arid desert landscape.
Canary Archipelagos
Distant silhouettes of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote appearing on the horizon before the final turn into Gran Canaria.
The right side is the definitive choice for this route. Mid-morning flights offer the most vibrant contrast between the orange desert sand and the blue ocean. Look out for the 'Dakhla Lagoon' halfway through the flight, which is one of the most photogenic geographic features in Africa. During descent, you will have a panoramic view of the rugged eastern coast of Gran Canaria.
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Deep Atlantic Ocean
Continuous views of the vast North Atlantic waters stretching toward the horizon.
Oceanic Sunset
If flying in the late afternoon, this side provides a front-row seat to the sun dipping below the ocean line.
Maspalomas Dunes
Partial views of the famous southern dunes of Gran Canaria during the final approach to LPA.
Select the left side primarily for sunset views or to avoid the harsh glare of the African sun during afternoon flights. On final approach to LPA, you may catch a glimpse of the southern tourist zones, though the right side typically offers better island perspectives.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 1,072 km (666 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: NKC (18.31, -15.969722199999998)
Arrival: LPA (27.931900024414062, -15.38659954071045)
Route Type: International
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