Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bata to Madrid. While takeoff offers equatorial scenery, the landing approach provides more dramatic and visually distinctive features. The Guadarrama Mountains and the contrast between mountain terrain and the Spanish plateau create stronger visual interest than the relatively uniform forest and ocean views during departure.

During takeoff from Bata (BSG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Cameroon coastline and the Atlantic Ocean immediately after departure from Bata. The aircraft will climb northwestward, and right-side seats capture the transition from equatorial forest to open water. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean coastline, Cameroon-Equatorial Guinea border region, Gulf of Guinea, dense equatorial forest canopy.

When landing at Barajas (MAD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Iberian Peninsula's interior and the approach to Madrid. As the aircraft descends from the northeast, left-side seats show the Guadarrama Mountains and the Spanish meseta (high plateau) before final approach into Barajas. Notable sights include: Guadarrama Mountains, Spanish meseta plateau, Tagus River valley, Madrid urban sprawl.

The flight from Bata (BSG) to Barajas (MAD) takes Approximately 5 hours 45 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean for roughly 3 hours, passing over open water with occasional views of the Moroccan coast near the Strait of Gibraltar. The Strait itself—the narrow passage between Morocco and Spain—is visible during the final approach phase. The Atlas Mountains in Morocco appear on the southern horizon during the descent phase. The flight then crosses the Iberian Peninsula, with views of southern Spain's interior plateaus before reaching Madrid.