Seeing Dakar from a plane7 ★
The westernmost city of mainland Africa, on the Cap-Vert peninsula. Look for the hook of land jutting into the Atlantic, Gorée Island just offshore, and the giant African Renaissance Monument on one of the twin Mamelles hills.
4 of our routes pass it. Senegal · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Dakar: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Accra | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 407 min after takeoff |
| New York to Dakar | Left | on the way down |
| Newark to Lome | Right | 403 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Accra | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 406 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Dakar from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Dakar from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Dakar at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.