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SKO → ABV
Which side of the plane to sit from Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (Sokoto) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (Abuja)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more diverse landscape transition, featuring the winding river systems near Sokoto and the expansive blue waters of the Shiroro Reservoir before descending into the lush hills of the Federal Capital Territory.
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Rima River Meanders
Spectacular aerial views of the winding river systems that sustain the arid Sokoto region.
Shiroro Reservoir
A massive artificial lake and hydroelectric dam that provides a stunning blue contrast to the earthy landscape.
Niger State Highlands
Rugged granite outcrops and rocky terrain as the flight transitions into the central Nigerian uplands.
Gwagwalada Valley
The lush greenery and rapidly developing outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory near Abuja.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to capture the 'golden hour' light over the Shiroro Reservoir. Visibility is significantly better from May to October; during the Harmattan season (December to February), heavy dust haze often obscures all ground details.
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Sokoto Basin
Vast agricultural patterns and seasonal floodplains typical of the semi-arid northern plains.
Zamfara Landscapes
View of rural settlements and the sweeping open savanna of northwestern Nigeria.
Kamuku Woodland
The edge of the Kamuku National Park provides a glimpse of dense savanna forest to the east.
Zuma Rock Approach
On many arrival patterns, the iconic 'Gateway to Abuja' monolith can be seen on the left during descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for Zuma Rock during the final 10 minutes of the flight; it is a massive 725-meter monolith that is hard to miss if the flight path aligns.
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Get eSIMs for NigeriaDistance: 489 km (304 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: SKO (12.916299819946287, 5.207190036773682)
Arrival: ABV (9.006790161132812, 7.263169765472412)
Route Type: Domestic
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