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POG → PNR
Which side of the plane to sit from Port Gentil Airport (Port Gentil) to Pointe Noire Airport (Pointe-noire)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the Gabonese and Congolese coastlines, featuring a rare combination of primary rainforests, lagoons, and diverse national parks meeting the Atlantic shore.
Ogooué River Delta
Immediately after takeoff, view the intricate network of channels and mangroves of Africa's fourth largest river system.
Loango National Park
Widely known as 'Africa's Last Eden,' watch for where the dense jungle meets the white sand beaches; occasionally elephants are visible on the shore.
Iguéla Lagoon
A massive coastal lagoon system surrounded by lush vegetation and home to a high concentration of biodiversity.
Mayumba National Park
A thin strip of land featuring dramatic dunes and the world's most important nesting site for leatherback turtles.
Conkouati-Douli National Park
As you enter Congolese airspace, the landscape transitions into one of the most ecologically diverse parks in the Republic of the Congo.
Choose the left side for morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the vibrant greens of the rainforest. This side is superior for spotting the unique 'surfing' hippos or forest elephants that frequent the beaches in Loango. Note that clouds often build up over the forest in the late afternoon, so early departures offer the clearest views of the terrain.
Offshore Oil Rigs
View the numerous active oil and gas platforms scattered throughout the Gulf of Guinea, particularly near Port Gentil.
Atlantic Horizon
Vast, uninterrupted views of the South Atlantic Ocean, especially dramatic during sunset flights.
Pointe Noire Harbor
During the final approach, see the deep-water port of Pointe Noire, one of the most important shipping hubs in Central Africa.
Coastal Tankers
Spot large cargo ships and oil tankers queued up in the Atlantic waiting to enter the industrial ports.
The right side is the best choice for sunset flights, as the sun will dip directly into the Atlantic Ocean. It is also the preferred side if you are interested in the industrial and maritime infrastructure of the region, specifically the offshore drilling rigs which are beautifully illuminated at night.
Distance: 574 km (357 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: POG (-0.7117390036582947, 8.754380226135254)
Arrival: PNR (-4.816030025482178, 11.88659954071045)
Route Type: International
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