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ORY → ABJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Paris-Orly Airport (Paris) to Port Bouet Airport (Abidjan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Pyrenees shortly after takeoff and provides stunning sunset views over the Atlantic-facing Sahara on evening flights.
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Western Pyrenees
Breathtaking views of the high altitude peaks near the Atlantic-Mediterranean divide.
Saharan Plateau
The stark, rocky beauty of the Tanezrouft region, often called the Land of Terror for its absolute emptiness.
Le Plateau District
The high-rise financial heart of Abidjan, visible as the plane banks toward Port Bouet Airport.
Banco National Park
A massive primary rainforest situated in the heart of the urban sprawl of Abidjan.
Atlantic Sunset
Spectacular golden hour views over the horizon on typical afternoon-evening flight schedules.
The right side is ideal for afternoon departures, offering front-row seats to the sunset over the Sahara. During the final approach to ABJ, this side typically offers a better view of the city's skyline and the deep green canopy of the Banco forest. Ensure you have your camera ready approximately 1 hour after departure for the Pyrenees crossing.
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French Interior
Lush landscapes of the Limousin and Occitanie regions shortly after leaving Paris-Orly.
Pyrenees Range
The snow-dusted peaks of the eastern Pyrenees as you cross from France into Spain.
Grand Erg Occidental
Vast fields of crescent-shaped sand dunes in the northern Algerian Sahara.
Ébrié Lagoon
The complex network of waterways that surround the districts of Abidjan during descent.
Sahelian Sunrise
Vivid morning colors over the semi-arid transition zone between the desert and the tropics.
Select the left side for morning flights to enjoy the illuminated Sahara without glare. This side provides the best view of the Ivorian coastline and lagoons if the flight approaches Abidjan from the east. Looking out about 4 hours in will reveal the dramatic color shift from orange sand to tropical green.
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Get eSIMs for Cote d'IvoireDistance: 4,869 km (3,025 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 44 min
Departure: ORY (48.7233333, 2.3794444)
Arrival: ABJ (5.261390209197998, -3.9262900352478023)
Route Type: International
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