Cape Verde

12 flight routes pass within 25 miles of Cape Verde.

Cape Verde
🏝️ Island · Cape Verde

Photo: Cayambe · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

A volcanic archipelago 570 km off the West African coast. The stark volcanic peaks rising from deep Atlantic waters, including the active Pico do Fogo, are visible on transatlantic flights.
12Flight Routes
1 miClosest Pass
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Routes that pass it12

LIS → SSA Lisbon to Salvador · 1 mi Both Sides SSA → LIS Salvador to Lisbon · 1 mi Both Sides GIG → LIS Rio De Janeiro to Lisbon · 11 mi Left LIS → GIG Lisbon to Rio De Janeiro · 11 mi Right EZE → MAD Buenos Aires to Madrid · 16 mi Right MAD → EZE Madrid to Buenos Aires · 16 mi Left RAI → VXE Francisco Mendez to Sao Vicente Island · 19 mi Right VXE → RAI Sao Vicente Island to Francisco Mendez · 19 mi Left DUR → JFK Durban to New York · 21 mi Right JFK → DUR New York to Durban · 21 mi Left AMS → GIG Amsterdam to Rio De Janeiro · 24 mi Left GIG → AMS Rio De Janeiro to Amsterdam · 24 mi Right
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you see Cape Verde from a plane?

Yes — 12 flight routes pass within 25 miles of Cape Verde. The closest routes include Lisbon to Salvador, Salvador to Lisbon, Rio De Janeiro to Lisbon. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 1 miles away.

Which side of the plane is best for viewing Cape Verde?

The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Cape Verde: on a Lisbon to Salvador flight, visible from both sides; on a Salvador to Lisbon flight, visible from both sides; on a Rio De Janeiro to Lisbon flight, sit on the Left side.