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QRW → ABV
Which side of the plane to sit from Warri Airport (Osubi) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (Abuja)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic views of the Nigerian interior, including the historic confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers and a dramatic approach featuring Zuma Rock.
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Edo State Hinterlands
Bird's-eye view of the traditional red-roofed architecture and agricultural patterns of the Edo region.
The Great Confluence
The spectacular Y-shaped meeting point of the Niger and Benue rivers at Lokoja, a major geographic landmark.
Agbaja Plateau
The striking flat-topped hills and plateaus of Kogi State, offering rugged topographic contrast.
Zuma Rock
The 'Gateway to Abuja,' this massive 725-meter monolith is often visible on the right during the final approach pattern.
The right side is superior for morning flights to avoid the harsh western sun. Keep your camera ready about 25-30 minutes into the flight for the Lokoja confluence. During the rainy season (May-Oct), the landscape is exceptionally green and the rivers are at their widest.
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Delta Mangroves
Dense, vibrant green mangrove forests and winding creeks immediately after takeoff from Osubi.
Lower Niger Bends
Aerial views of the massive River Niger as it snakes through the southern plains towards the Atlantic.
Ajaokuta Steel Complex
A glimpse of the massive, sprawling industrial architecture of Nigeria's largest steel plant near the river.
Gwagwalada Savanna
The transition from lush southern greenery to the more open, golden-hued savanna of the Federal Capital Territory.
Choose the left side for evening flights to catch the sunset reflecting off the Niger River. It provides a better perspective of the vast mangrove ecosystems during the initial climb from Warri.
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Get eSIMs for NigeriaDistance: 411 km (255 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: QRW (5.5961099999999995, 5.81778)
Arrival: ABV (9.006790161132812, 7.263169765472412)
Route Type: Domestic
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