Richat Structure (Eye of the Sahara)

4 flight routes pass within 19 miles of Richat Structure (Eye of the Sahara).

Richat Structure (Eye of the Sahara)
👁️ Desert · Mauritania

Photo: Clemens Schmillen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

A 50 km wide circular geological formation in the Saharan desert of Mauritania. The concentric rings of exposed rock are one of Earth's most distinctive features visible from altitude.
4Flight Routes
9 miClosest Pass
👁️ DesertType

Routes that pass it4

AKR → ORD Akure to Chicago · 9 mi Right ORD → AKR Chicago to Akure · 9 mi Left CIA → GRU Rome to Sao Paulo · 16 mi Left GRU → CIA Sao Paulo to Rome · 16 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 Richat Structure (Eye of the Sahara) from a plane?

Yes — 4 flight routes pass within 19 miles of Richat Structure (Eye of the Sahara). The closest routes include Akure to Chicago, Chicago to Akure, Rome to Sao Paulo. Sit on the Right side, with the landmark passing about 9 miles away.

Which side of the plane is best for viewing Richat Structure (Eye of the Sahara)?

The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Richat Structure (Eye of the Sahara): on a Akure to Chicago flight, sit on the Right side; on a Chicago to Akure flight, sit on the Left side; on a Rome to Sao Paulo flight, sit on the Left side.