At Calabar in Calabar: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Cross River estuary, Atlantic Ocean coastline, Calabar city sprawl, mangrove wetlands along the river delta.

When taking off from Calabar (CBQ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Cross River estuary and the Atlantic coastline as aircraft climb out northeastward from Calabar Airport. The left side faces inland toward dense forest with minimal distinctive features during the initial departure phase. Notable sights include: Cross River estuary, Atlantic Ocean coastline, Calabar city sprawl, mangrove wetlands along the river delta.

When landing at Calabar (CBQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Calabar Airport's primary runway orientation (09/27) means most approaches come from the southwest. Left-side seats offer views of the Cross River estuary and the city of Calabar itself during final approach, while right-side views face inland terrain with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Cross River estuary and mangrove wetlands, Calabar city sprawl, Tinapa Business Free Zone development, coastal vegetation transitioning to urban areas.

The best window seat at Calabar (CBQ) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Calabar (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.