TFN → DKR

Gran Canaria Peaks

Shortly after takeoff from TFN, view the rugged volcanic interior and the Pico de las Nieves of the neighboring island.

Western Sahara Coastline

The striking contrast where the white Saharan sands meet the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean.

Dakhla Peninsula

A remarkable 40km long sand spit that creates a massive turquoise lagoon, popular with kite-surfers.

Banc d'Arguin

A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring shallow coastal waters, sandbanks, and a major migratory bird sanctuary.

Nouakchott

The expanding capital of Mauritania, showing the intersection of modern infrastructure and the encroaching desert.

Senegal River Delta

The sudden transition from arid desert to the green, fertile wetlands of the Saint-Louis region.

Atlantic Horizon

Uninterrupted views of the Atlantic horizon, occasionally dotted with cargo ships on the major shipping lanes.

Western Canaries

Distant silhouettes of La Gomera and El Hierro may be visible on the horizon during the initial climb.

Ocean Sunset

If taking a late afternoon flight, this side provides spectacular views of the sun setting into the ocean.

Cape Verde Peninsula

During the final descent into DKR, you can see the tip of the continent and the westernmost point of mainland Africa.