Lake Volta

16 flight routes pass within 60 km of Lake Volta.

Lake Volta
🌊 Water · Ghana

Photo: Eggi · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · Wikimedia Commons

One of the world's largest artificial lakes by surface area, covering 8,500 sq km of central Ghana. The branching reservoir and its flooded forest arms are visible on flights across West Africa.
16Flight Routes
1 kmClosest Pass
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Routes that pass it16

MPM → YXR Maputo to Earlton · 1 km Both Sides YXR → MPM Earlton to Maputo · 1 km Both Sides IAD → LFW Washington to Lome · 4 km Both Sides LFW → IAD Lome to Washington · 4 km Both Sides FIH → LFW Kinshasa to Lome · 5 km Both Sides LFW → FIH Lome to Kinshasa · 5 km Both Sides JFK → LFW New York to Lome · 13 km Right LFW → JFK Lome to New York · 13 km Left LOS → WIL Lagos to Nairobi · 14 km Left WIL → LOS Nairobi to Lagos · 14 km Right CAI → EZE Cairo to Buenos Aires · 32 km Right EZE → CAI Buenos Aires to Cairo · 32 km Left ACC → LHR Accra to London · 36 km Left LHR → ACC London to Accra · 36 km Right ACC → AMS Accra to Amsterdam · 52 km Left AMS → ACC Amsterdam to Accra · 52 km 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 Lake Volta from a plane?

Yes — 16 flight routes pass within 60 km of Lake Volta. The closest routes include Maputo to Earlton, Earlton to Maputo, Washington to Lome. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 1 km away.

Which side of the plane is best for viewing Lake Volta?

The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Lake Volta: on a Maputo to Earlton flight, visible from both sides; on a Earlton to Maputo flight, visible from both sides; on a Washington to Lome flight, visible from both sides.