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WDH → ACC
Which side of the plane to sit from Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) to Kotoka International Airport (Accra)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior geological transition from the stark, high-altitude arid landscapes of Namibia to the lush, dense canopy of the Congo Basin and the winding river systems of Central Africa.
Damaraland Highlands
Rugged, rocky terrain and ancient volcanic mountains of northern Namibia shortly after departure.
Congo Basin
An endless green carpet of the world's second-largest tropical rainforest stretching across the horizon.
Cuanza River
One of Angola's major river systems winding like a silver thread through the central plateau.
Equatorial Mists
The unique atmospheric phenomenon of morning mist rising from the dense jungle canopy in Gabon.
Port of Cotonou
As you approach West Africa, view the busy shipping lanes and port infrastructure of Benin.
The right side is best for morning flights to avoid the harsh afternoon glare and see the mist rising from the rainforest. Keep an eye out for the massive river systems of the DRC and Congo; they are best spotted when the sun reflects off the water around midday.
Namib Coastal Fringe
Stunning views of the world's oldest desert meeting the Atlantic Ocean shortly after takeoff.
Skeleton Coast
The desolate and hauntingly beautiful coastline of northern Namibia where desert dunes drop into the sea.
Luanda Coastline
A clear view of the Angolan capital's peninsula and the rapidly developing Atlantic waterfront.
Gulf of Guinea
Expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic as the flight crosses the Bight of Benin toward West Africa.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. Look for the distinct 'cold-water' patterns of the Benguela Current meeting the warmer tropical waters near the equator.
Distance: 3,665 km (2,277 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 19 min
Departure: WDH (-22.4799, 17.4709)
Arrival: ACC (5.605189800262451, -0.16678600013256073)
Route Type: International
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