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Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides the most dramatic scenery, featuring the volcanic Adamawa Plateau, the spectacular rock formations of the Sahara's Hoggar Mountains, and a prime view of the Swiss and French Alps during the descent into Europe.

Right Side Highlights
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Adamawa Plateau

Dramatic volcanic formations and high-altitude savannahs of northern Cameroon and Nigeria.

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Tassili n'Ajjer

A UNESCO World Heritage site in Algeria featuring incredible sandstone 'forests of rock' and lunar landscapes.

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Tunisian Coastline

Clear views of the Gulf of Tunis and the ancient ruins of Carthage as you leave the African continent.

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Swiss & French Alps

Stunning vistas of snow-capped peaks, including glaciers and the high summits of the Mont Blanc massif.

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Ardennes Forest

The rolling green hills and dense woodlands of southern Belgium during the final approach into Brussels.

The right side is essential for viewing the Alps, which are the highlight of the European leg. On daytime flights, sit away from the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Hoggar Mountains in Algeria. For the best experience, monitor the flight map as you cross the Mediterranean to prepare for the Alpine transition.

Left Side Highlights
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Congo Basin Fringe

Deep green canopy views of the equatorial forests surrounding Yaoundé during the initial ascent.

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Grand Erg Occidental

Vast, undulating orange sand dunes of the Algerian Sahara stretching toward the western horizon.

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Mediterranean Crossing

The deep blue expanse of the sea as the flight transitions from the African coast toward mainland France.

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Massif Central

The ancient volcanic hills and lush plateaus of south-central France.

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Paris Basin

On clear days or night flights, the distant glow or layout of the French capital may be visible to the far west.

Choose the left side for sunset views if you are on a late afternoon flight, as the sun will set over the Atlantic and the Sahara to the west. It is also the better side for observing the vastness of the Saharan dune seas rather than mountain ranges.

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Route Information

Distance: 5,287 km (3,285 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 13 min

Departure: NSI (3.722559928894043, 11.553299903869627)

Arrival: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)

Route Type: International

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