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Which side of the plane to sit from Tamale Airport (Tamale) to Kotoka International Airport (Accra)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a superior view of the massive Lake Volta, the world's largest man-made reservoir, and the dramatic cliffs of the Kwahu Plateau during the descent into Accra.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Lake Volta

Witness the vast expanse of the world's largest artificial lake, including its intricate shorelines and numerous small islands.

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Digya National Park

Aerial views of Ghana's oldest protected area, characterized by a mix of tall grass savanna and gallery forests.

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Kwahu Plateau

A striking sandstone scarp that marks the transition from the central plains to the forest-clad southern highlands.

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Shai Hills Resource Reserve

Distinctive rocky inselbergs that stand out against the plains just before the final approach into Kotoka.

Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct western sun. The transition from the dry northern savanna to the lush southern greenery is most visible on this side as you cross the Volta Lake.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Tamale City View

A clear view of the northern regional capital's unique architecture and red-roofed housing clusters immediately after takeoff.

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Ashanti Forest Belt

Expansive views of the dense tropical forest canopy that characterizes the central regions of Ghana.

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Accra Metropolitan Area

A panoramic look at the sprawling capital city, including views of the University of Ghana and the northern suburbs.

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Gulf of Guinea

Depending on the landing pattern, you may see the blue horizon of the Atlantic Ocean during the final banking maneuvers.

The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Ghanaian forest belt. Keep an eye out for the White Volta river winding through the landscape in the first 15 minutes of the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 446 km (277 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 45 min

Departure: TML (9.55718994140625, -0.8632140159606934)

Arrival: ACC (5.605189800262451, -0.16678600013256073)

Route Type: Domestic

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