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RAI → MMO
Which side of the plane to sit from Praia International Airport (Praia, Santiago Island) to Maio Airport (Maio)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of Praia's city center and port upon departure, followed by a scenic approach overlooking the main town and salt pans of Maio.
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Praia Cityscape
Excellent views of Cape Verde's capital, the Plateau district, and the urban sprawl immediately after takeoff.
Porto da Praia
Look down at the bustling main harbor of the country and the historic Ilhéu de Santa Maria islet.
Vila do Maio
See the colorful houses of the island's main town and its iconic colonial-style church during final approach.
Salinas do Porto Inglês
View the vast, shimmering salt pans located just south of the airport which are a protected landscape.
The right side is ideal for photographers. For the best lighting on the colorful buildings of Vila do Maio, a morning flight is recommended to avoid the afternoon sun glare over the ocean. Keep your camera ready from the moment of takeoff as the transition to landing happens very quickly.
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Santiago Rugged Coastline
Watch the dramatic volcanic cliffs of Santiago Island fade away as the plane heads east over the Atlantic.
Serra da Malagueta
Glimpse the jagged peaks of Santiago's interior mountain range visible in the distance to the north.
Northern Maio Beaches
Spot the secluded, untouched white sand beaches of northern Maio as the aircraft begins its descent.
Sit on the left for better views of Santiago's mountainous interior. Because the flight is exceptionally short (under 20 minutes), the aircraft remains at a low altitude, providing clear details of the waves and coastline.
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Get eSIMs for Cape VerdeDistance: 40 km (25 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 min
Departure: RAI (14.924500465393065, -23.49349975585937)
Arrival: MMO (15.15590000152588, -23.21369934082031)
Route Type: Domestic
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