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SSG → MAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Malabo Airport (Malabo) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid)?
Right Side of the Plane
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.
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Mount Cameroon
Witness Africa's most active volcano rising majestically from the coastline across from Malabo.
Ahaggar Mountains
View the stark, lunar-like landscapes of central Algeria's high-altitude volcanic massif.
Mediterranean Sunrise
Experience a breathtaking sunrise over the Alboran Sea as the flight crosses from Africa to Europe.
Sierra Nevada
Get an unbeatable view of the snow-capped peaks of the Mulhacen and Veleta near Granada.
Madrid City View
On the final approach to Barajas, the right side often looks directly over the city's iconic skyscrapers.
The right side is essential for sunrise enthusiasts on this northbound flight. Keep your window shade open as you cross the Mediterranean coast to see the Sierra Nevada. These mountains are best viewed approximately 40 minutes before landing in Madrid.
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Bioko Western Shore
See the volcanic coastline of Bioko Island as you depart Malabo and head out over the Gulf of Guinea.
Erg Chech
The vast 'Sea of Sand' in the western Sahara, featuring complex star-shaped dune formations.
High Atlas Peaks
The western edges of the Atlas range in Morocco, providing a dramatic backdrop as you approach Europe.
Strait of Gibraltar
A perfect view of the narrow gap between the pillars of Hercules and the vast Atlantic Ocean beyond.
Castilian Plateau
The golden fields and ancient villages of central Spain as the aircraft begins its final approach.
Choose the left side for better views of the sunset if departing early, or for the historic sight of the Strait of Gibraltar. Note that on the typical overnight schedule, the African continent will be mostly dark, but the lights of Tangier and the southern Spanish cities are brilliant from this side.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 4,264 km (2,650 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 1 min
Departure: SSG (3.7552700042724614, 8.708720207214355)
Arrival: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Route Type: International
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