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QRW → LOS
Which side of the plane to sit from Warri Airport (Osubi) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a spectacular view of the Nigerian coastline, the intricate mangrove systems of the Niger Delta, and the dramatic Lagos island skyline during the final approach.
Escravos and Forcados Estuaries
Massive river mouths where the Niger Delta meets the Atlantic Ocean, often dotted with cargo ships.
Niger Delta Mangroves
An endless, labyrinthine network of green islands and narrow water channels stretching toward the horizon.
Lekki Peninsula
A bird's-eye view of the rapidly developing coastal strip, including the Lekki Free Trade Zone.
Victoria Island Skyline
The high-rise financial hub of Nigeria, featuring iconic buildings and the Eko Atlantic land reclamation project.
Eko Atlantic City
The futuristic 'Great Wall of Lagos' coastal protection and modern urban development rising from the sea.
Book a window seat on the left for flights departing in the morning to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun over the ocean. Keep your camera ready as the plane descends over the Atlantic and turns inland toward Ikeja, as this offers the best angle for the Lagos skyline and the Tarkwa Bay area.
Ethiope River
A winding, crystal-clear river visible shortly after takeoff from Osubi, surrounded by deep tropical vegetation.
Ondo State Forest Reserves
Expansive stretches of dense tropical rainforest and agricultural plantations typical of South-Western Nigeria.
Lagos Lagoon
The vast body of water that separates the Lagos Mainland from the Island, often crowded with local fishing boats.
Third Mainland Bridge
One of the longest bridges in Africa, visible as a long concrete ribbon snaking across the lagoon water.
Lagos Mainland Sprawl
The dense, pulsating urban grid of areas like Shomolu, Yaba, and Mushin just before touchdown at LOS.
The right side is ideal for passengers interested in the sheer scale of Lagos's urban density. During the harmattan season (December to February), visibility might be reduced by dust haze, so choose an early morning flight for the clearest views of the lagoon and inland forests.
Distance: 297 km (185 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: QRW (5.5961099999999995, 5.81778)
Arrival: LOS (6.5773701667785645, 3.321160078048706)
Route Type: Domestic
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