While takeoff offers Lisbon's river and city views, the landing approach over Cape Verde's volcanic islands and salt flats provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery. Right seats capture the striking contrast of dark volcanic terrain and white salt deposits as you descend into Sal.
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Flight Path
Lisbon to Amilcar Cabral is 1,736 miles (2,795 km), a flight of about 4 hours.
Open Atlantic Ocean for the majority of the flight; the Canary Islands (Tenerife and Gran Canaria) may be visible to the left at mid-flight if weather permits, though they are typically 100+ miles north of the direct flight path; the flight passes over deep ocean with no significant landmarks until approaching the Cape Verde archipelago in the final descent phase
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LIS
LEFTLeft seats offer views of the Tagus River estuary and Lisbon's waterfront as the aircraft climbs southwest. You'll see the river's distinctive wide mouth and the city spreading along both banks before heading out over the Atlantic.
Landing at SID
RIGHTRight seats provide views of Cape Verde's volcanic landscape and the island of Sal as you descend toward Amilcar Cabral. The arid, rocky terrain and the island's distinctive shape are striking from altitude, especially the contrast between dark volcanic rock and white salt flats.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lisboa (LIS) to Amilcar Cabral International (SID)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lisbon to Amilcar Cabral. While takeoff offers Lisbon's river and city views, the landing approach over Cape Verde's volcanic islands and salt flats provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery. Right seats capture the striking contrast of dark volcanic terrain and white salt deposits as you descend into Sal.
What can I see during takeoff from Lisboa in Lisbon?
During takeoff from Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the Tagus River estuary and Lisbon's waterfront as the aircraft climbs southwest. You'll see the river's distinctive wide mouth and the city spreading along both banks before heading out over the Atlantic. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, Lisbon city center and waterfront districts, Atlantic coastline south of the city.
What can I see when landing at Amilcar Cabral International in Amilcar Cabral?
When landing at Amilcar Cabral International (SID), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide views of Cape Verde's volcanic landscape and the island of Sal as you descend toward Amilcar Cabral. The arid, rocky terrain and the island's distinctive shape are striking from altitude, especially the contrast between dark volcanic rock and white salt flats. Notable sights include: Sal island's volcanic terrain, salt ponds and white salt flats, Atlantic Ocean surrounding the islands, Amilcar Cabral airport runway.
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Amilcar Cabral?
The flight from Lisboa (LIS) to Amilcar Cabral International (SID) takes about 4 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 1,736 miles (2,795 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Lisbon to Amilcar Cabral flight path pass over?
Open Atlantic Ocean for the majority of the flight; the Canary Islands (Tenerife and Gran Canaria) may be visible to the left at mid-flight if weather permits, though they are typically 100+ miles north of the direct flight path; the flight passes over deep ocean with no significant landmarks until approaching the Cape Verde archipelago in the final descent phase