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ABJ → NBO
Which side of the plane to sit from Port Bouet Airport (Abidjan) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior journey over the heart of the African continent, featuring the vast Congo Basin rainforest, the expansive northern shores of Lake Victoria, and a dramatic descent over the Great Rift Valley with potential distant views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Niger Delta
The intricate web of rivers and mangroves where the Niger River empties into the Atlantic.
Congo River Basin
An endless canopy of the world's second-largest tropical rainforest, often shrouded in atmospheric mist.
Lake Victoria
The flight skirts the northern coastline of Africa's largest lake, offering views of the Ssese Islands.
Great Rift Valley
The iconic geological trench featuring steep escarpments and unique tectonic landscapes near Nairobi.
Mount Kilimanjaro
On clear days, the snow-capped peak of Africa's highest mountain is visible in the distant south during descent.
Choose a seat behind the wing to capture the scale of the Great Rift Valley. During the final 30 minutes of the flight, look south for a glimpse of Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Afternoon flights provide excellent golden hour lighting over the Congo Basin, though cloud cover is more frequent then.
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Adamawa Plateaus
Dramatic volcanic formations and rugged highlands stretching across the border of Nigeria and Cameroon.
The White Nile
A stunning aerial view of the Nile as it winds through South Sudan and Northern Uganda.
Lake Kyoga
A complex network of finger-like lakes and swampy waterways in central Uganda.
Mount Elgon
An enormous extinct shield volcano on the border between Uganda and Kenya with a massive caldera.
Aberdare Range
Lush, high-altitude moorlands and dense forests visible during the final descent into Nairobi.
The left side is ideal for morning departures to avoid direct southern sun glare. Keep an eye out for the transition from the West African coastline into the vast savannahs of the Central African Republic. Use a polarized lens for photos to cut through the tropical haze often found over the Sahel transition zone.
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Get eSIMs for KenyaDistance: 4,596 km (2,856 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 24 min
Departure: ABJ (5.261390209197998, -3.9262900352478023)
Arrival: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Route Type: International
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