Passengers on the right side will enjoy sweeping views of the Malabo skyline and the massive, often cloud-shrouded peak of Pico Basile volcano shortly after departure.
While the left side features the iconic Mount Cameroon at takeoff, the right side offers more consistent and spectacular scenery of the Great Rift Valley and the lush Congo Basin throughout the flight.
The right side is the clear winner for this route, offering a view of Mount Cameroon at takeoff, the sunrise over the Mediterranean, and the majestic Sierra Nevada peaks during the descent into Spain.
The right side offers a superior mix of diverse landscapes, starting with the towering Mount Cameroon immediately after takeoff, followed by the vast Sahara desert and the dramatic peaks of the Atlas Mountains during descent.
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of Mount Cameroon shortly after takeoff, followed by the lush tropical landscapes of eastern Nigeria and the iconic Zuma Rock monolith upon arrival.
The left side offers a spectacular vantage point for the volcanic peaks of Bioko Island and the lush, river-crossed coastline of mainland Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the West African coastline, the intricate Niger Delta, and the massive urban sprawl of Lagos before arriving in Cotonou.
The left side offers the most comprehensive views of the Malabo harbor and city center on departure, followed by a direct perspective of the Bata waterfront and the iconic Freedom Tower during the approach.
The Left Side is significantly better for this route as it offers the most direct and dramatic views of Mount Cameroon, the highest peak in West and Central Africa, which dominates the northern horizon throughout the crossing.