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ROB → LOS
Which side of the plane to sit from Roberts International Airport (Monrovia) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a continuous panorama of the West African coastline, including major capital cities, intricate lagoon systems, and the lush transition from rainforest to urban sprawl.
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Abidjan Skylines
Stunning views of the Ébrié Lagoon and the Plateau district skyscrapers in Côte d'Ivoire's largest city.
Accra Coastal View
Observe the sprawling capital of Ghana, including the Independence Arch and the bustling James Town area.
Lake Togo
A beautiful glimpse of the shallow lagoon and the spiritual center of Togo near Lomé.
Cotonou & Lake Nokoué
View the unique stilt village of Ganvié and the busy port infrastructure of Benin.
Lagos Mainland Approach
Dense urban fabric and the massive Third Mainland Bridge connecting the city as you descend into LOS.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and get the clearest views of the coastal cities. Keep a lookout for the distinct change in landscape from the dense forests of Liberia to the lagoon systems of Benin. Use a map app to identify the four different national capitals you will pass.
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The vast, deep blue expanse of the Atlantic Ocean stretching toward the horizon.
Cape Coast Castles
If the flight path is tight to the coast, the historic white-washed slave castles are visible near the surf.
Maritime Traffic
Large clusters of cargo ships and tankers anchored off the coast of Tema and Lagos.
Offshore Oil Rigs
Glimpse the industrial energy infrastructure in the waters approaching the Niger Delta region.
Lagos Islands
As you bank for arrival, see Victoria Island, Ikoyi, and the Eko Atlantic land reclamation project.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the glint of the sun on the Atlantic. It offers the best perspective of the Eko Atlantic development and the Lagos harbor during the final approach. Seasonal Harmattan haze (Dec-Feb) may obscure distant ocean views.
Book Hotels in LagosDistance: 1,512 km (940 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 1 min
Departure: ROB (6.23379, -10.3623)
Arrival: LOS (6.5773701667785645, 3.321160078048706)
Route Type: International
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