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Best window seat at Blaise Diagne 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 offRIGHT

Atlantic coastline, Somone lagoon, Saly/Mbour beach resorts

LandingRIGHT

Petite Côte coastline, Somone Lagoon, Atlantic Ocean

🛫 Taking Off from Dakar (DSS)

Best sideRight
WhyDeparting south on runway 19, the coastline of Senegal's Petite Côte lies just to the west, which is the right side of the aircraft. Passengers get a good look at the Atlantic shoreline, lagoons near Somone, and the beach towns of Saly and Mbour as the plane climbs out.
Look forAtlantic coastline, Somone lagoon, Saly/Mbour beach resorts, Petite Côte shoreline

🛬 Landing at Dakar (DSS)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 19 means approaching from the north and flying south, so the Petite Côte coastline and Atlantic Ocean lie off to the right side. You'll get a good look at the beaches and lagoons near Saly and Somone before the plane lines up with the inland runway at Diass.
Look forPetite Côte coastline, Somone Lagoon, Atlantic Ocean, scattered Mbour-area fishing villages

Blaise Diagne International Airport opened in 2017 about 45 km southeast of Dakar, replacing the older Léopold Sédar Senghor Airport. It has a single modern terminal designed to handle growing international traffic, with a single long runway capable of accommodating wide-body aircraft.

⛰️ Elevation289 ft
🛫 Runways1 (01/19)
✈️ HubAir Senegal
📍 NearbyDKR 29 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Blaise Diagne International (DSS)?

At Blaise Diagne International in Dakar: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Atlantic coastline, Somone lagoon, Saly/Mbour beach resorts, Petite Côte shoreline.

What can I see during takeoff from Blaise Diagne International in Dakar?

When taking off from Blaise Diagne International (DSS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing south on runway 19, the coastline of Senegal's Petite Côte lies just to the west, which is the right side of the aircraft. Passengers get a good look at the Atlantic shoreline, lagoons near Somone, and the beach towns of Saly and Mbour as the plane climbs out. Notable sights include: Atlantic coastline, Somone lagoon, Saly/Mbour beach resorts, Petite Côte shoreline.

What can I see when landing at Blaise Diagne International in Dakar?

When landing at Blaise Diagne International (DSS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 19 means approaching from the north and flying south, so the Petite Côte coastline and Atlantic Ocean lie off to the right side. You'll get a good look at the beaches and lagoons near Saly and Somone before the plane lines up with the inland runway at Diass. Notable sights include: Petite Côte coastline, Somone Lagoon, Atlantic Ocean, scattered Mbour-area fishing villages.

What factors affect the best window seat at Blaise Diagne International?

The best window seat at Blaise Diagne International (DSS) 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.