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OUZ → NDB
Which side of the plane to sit from Tazadit Airport (Zouerat) to Nouadhibou International Airport (Nouadhibou)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the dramatic Sahara landscapes and the iconic peninsula approach into Nouadhibou, including the famous ship graveyard and the Cap Blanc cliffs.
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Adrar Sand Seas
Breathtaking views of shifting golden dunes and vast Saharan ergs that stretch toward the northern horizon.
Ship Graveyard
Visuals of the hundreds of abandoned rusting vessels scattered across the shallow waters of the Cansado Bay.
Cap Blanc Peninsula
The narrow, white-cliffed finger of land that divides the rough Atlantic Ocean from the calm waters of the bay.
Point Central Ore Port
The industrial terminus where massive ships are loaded with iron ore destined for international markets.
The descent into Nouadhibou is best viewed from the right. This side offers the most iconic shots of the shipwrecks and the peninsula's geography. Afternoon flights provide excellent golden hour light over the desert dunes.
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Kediet ej Jill
Mauritania's highest peak, a massive dark mountain made of iron ore that looms over the desert landscape near Zouerat.
SNIM Iron Ore Railway
The path of the legendary 2.5km long desert train that transports iron ore from the mines to the Atlantic coast.
Banc d'Arguin Fringes
Distant views of the turquoise shallows where the Sahara desert meets the Atlantic Ocean at this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Sit on the left for the best chance to spot the iron ore train, which typically runs parallel to the flight path. For late morning flights, this side offers better lighting on the mountain ranges without the direct sun glare.
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Get eSIMs for MauritaniaDistance: 511 km (318 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: OUZ (22.75639915466309, -12.483599662780762)
Arrival: NDB (20.9330997467041, -17.030000686645508)
Route Type: Domestic
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