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ADD → FIH
Which side of the plane to sit from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa) to Ndjili International Airport (Kinshasa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the deep river meanders of the Congo Basin and the iconic descent over the Congo River, providing a clear perspective of the twin capitals, Kinshasa and Brazzaville, as you land.
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Blue Nile Tributaries
Intricate patterns of river networks feeding into the Nile system near the Ethiopian border.
South Sudan Savanna
The transition from highland plateau to the vast, flat plains of Central Africa.
Ubangi River
The major northern tributary of the Congo River, marking the border of the forest belt.
Congo River Meanders
Incredible views of the world's deepest river as it snakes through the jungle.
Malebo Pool
The stunning sight of Kinshasa and Brazzaville facing each other across the wide Congo River.
The right side is essential for the approach into FIH. You will likely fly along the Congo River, offering a perfect view of Brazzaville (Congo) and Kinshasa (DRC) simultaneously. Aim for a window seat away from the wing to capture the river's scale. Polarized sunglasses help cut through the tropical haze.
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Ethiopian Highlands
Dramatic cliffs and deep gorges of the high plateau as you depart Addis Ababa.
Omo Valley
Aerial views of the unique semi-arid landscapes and winding Omo River in southern Ethiopia.
Ruwenzori Mountains
On clear days, the distant snow-capped 'Mountains of the Moon' are visible to the south.
Congo Basin Canopy
An endless emerald sea of dense, primary tropical rainforest extending to the horizon.
Lake Mai-Ndombe
A vast, dark-watered lake situated deep within the heart of the Congo rainforest.
Sit on the left if you want to catch a glimpse of the Albertine Rift and the fringes of the high mountains of East Africa. Morning flights are preferred as the equatorial heat creates heavy cloud cover and turbulence by the afternoon, obscuring the ground.
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Get eSIMs for Congo (Kinshasa)Distance: 2,985 km (1,855 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 59 min
Departure: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Arrival: FIH (-4.38575, 15.4446)
Route Type: International
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