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Best window seat at Leopold Sedar Senghor International

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offLEFT

Pointe des Almadies, Mamelles Lighthouse, Ngor Island

LandingRIGHT

Bay of Dakar and port, Goree Island, downtown Dakar skyline

🛫 Taking Off from Dakar (DKR)

Best sideLeft
WhyDeparting north on runway 36, the left side gives you a great view of the Cap-Vert peninsula's tip right after takeoff — the Pointe des Almadies, Mamelles Lighthouse, and Ngor Island sit just a few kilometers west of the runway. It's the closest and most distinctive scenery during the climb-out.
Look forPointe des Almadies (westernmost point of mainland Africa), Mamelles Lighthouse, Ngor Island, Atlantic coastline near Yoff

🛬 Landing at Dakar (DKR)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 36 means flying north up the Cap-Vert peninsula, so the right side faces east over the Bay of Dakar. You'll get views of downtown Dakar, the port, and Goree Island before the final turn onto the airport at Yoff. The left side only shows open Atlantic water.
Look forBay of Dakar and port, Goree Island, downtown Dakar skyline, Cap-Vert peninsula coastline

Léopold Sédar Senghor International was Dakar's main gateway for decades, featuring a single runway and a relatively compact terminal; it has since been replaced by Blaise Diagne International Airport as the region's primary hub.

⛰️ Elevation85 ft
🛫 Runways1 (18/36)
📍 NearbyDSS 27 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Leopold Sedar Senghor International (DKR)?

At Leopold Sedar Senghor International in Dakar: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Pointe des Almadies (westernmost point of mainland Africa), Mamelles Lighthouse, Ngor Island, Atlantic coastline near Yoff.

What can I see during takeoff from Leopold Sedar Senghor International in Dakar?

When taking off from Leopold Sedar Senghor International (DKR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing north on runway 36, the left side gives you a great view of the Cap-Vert peninsula's tip right after takeoff — the Pointe des Almadies, Mamelles Lighthouse, and Ngor Island sit just a few kilometers west of the runway. It's the closest and most distinctive scenery during the climb-out. Notable sights include: Pointe des Almadies (westernmost point of mainland Africa), Mamelles Lighthouse, Ngor Island, Atlantic coastline near Yoff.

What can I see when landing at Leopold Sedar Senghor International in Dakar?

When landing at Leopold Sedar Senghor International (DKR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 36 means flying north up the Cap-Vert peninsula, so the right side faces east over the Bay of Dakar. You'll get views of downtown Dakar, the port, and Goree Island before the final turn onto the airport at Yoff. The left side only shows open Atlantic water. Notable sights include: Bay of Dakar and port, Goree Island, downtown Dakar skyline, Cap-Vert peninsula coastline.

What factors affect the best window seat at Leopold Sedar Senghor International?

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