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TLE → FTU
Which side of the plane to sit from Toliara Airport (Toliara) to Tôlanaro Airport (Tolagnaro)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer unique landscapes, the Right Side provides a spectacular view of the Great Reef of Toliara upon departure and the dramatic, rugged coastline of Madagascar's southern tip, concluding with the breathtaking turquoise bays of Fort Dauphin.
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Great Reef of Toliara
Immediately after takeoff, witness one of the world's largest coral reef systems with stunning turquoise lagoons and crashing surf.
Mozambique Channel Coast
Follow the wild, uninhabited coastline where the deep blue of the channel meets the pale sands of the southern beaches.
Cap Sainte-Marie
The southernmost point of Madagascar, where the Indian Ocean and Mozambique Channel meet, often visible during clear southern routing.
Fort Dauphin Peninsula
A spectacular approach over the Libanona beach and the multiple crescent-shaped bays that surround the town of Tolagnaro.
Sit on the right for the best coastal photography. The takeoff from Toliara is the highlight, so have your camera ready immediately. For the best lighting, mid-morning flights avoid the harsh midday sun glare off the ocean. Keep an eye out for humpback whales in the water if flying between June and September.
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Spiny Forest Ecoregion
Aerial views of the unique and endangered sub-arid thicket ecosystem, characterized by alien-looking Didiereaceae trees.
Mahafaly Plateau
A vast limestone plateau featuring dramatic cliffs and traditional Mahafaly tombs visible as small white dots in the landscape.
Onilahy River Valley
If the flight path trends slightly north, look for the wide, emerald-green waters of the Onilahy cutting through the dry terrain.
Anosy Mountain Range
The dramatic transition from the arid west to the lush, cloud-covered peaks of the eastern rain shadow as you approach the destination.
The left side is best for observing the stark geographical transition of Madagascar. Watch for the change from dry, brown desert tones to vibrant green as you cross the mountains. Morning flights provide excellent shadow definition over the jagged Anosy peaks.
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Get eSIMs for MadagascarDistance: 375 km (233 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 38 min
Departure: TLE (-23.383399963378903, 43.72850036621094)
Arrival: FTU (-25.03809928894043, 46.95610046386719)
Route Type: Domestic
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