Ethiopian Boeing 787-9 Cockpit: Short Flight from Malabo to Douala

Flight Preparation and Departure

• ✈️ The flight from Malabo to Douala is a very short flight, with a total duration of just 21 minutes.
• ⚙️ Pre-flight checks included performance calculations for takeoff, setting flaps to 5, and confirming departure runway 22.
• 💨 Taxi clearance was received, and the aircraft proceeded to the holding point for runway 22, with checks for terrain and weather.

Cruising and Approach

• 🛫 After takeoff from Malabo, the Boeing 787-9 was cleared to level 9,000 feet (FL90).
• 🗺️ The flight path involved a mid-right turn after departure, maintaining an easterly track to join the approach for Douala.
• 🌧️ The approach to Douala was for runway 30, characterized by a low ceiling and clouds, with some turbulence on final approach and landing.
• ⏱️ The cruising phase of this short flight lasted approximately 8 minutes.

Landing and Arrival

• 🛬 The landing at Douala was executed on runway 30, with the localizer and glide slope being utilized for the approach.
• 🛑 Upon landing, the aircraft made a U-turn and taxied to taxiway Echo Delta Charlie to reach stand Charlie 7.
• 👋 The flight crew welcomed passengers to Douala, summarizing the brief but eventful journey from Malabo.