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APL → NBO
Which side of the plane to sit from Nampula Airport (Nampula) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic geographical feature in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley during the descent into Nairobi.
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Niassa Special Reserve
One of Africa's largest wilderness areas, featuring massive granite inselbergs rising from the woodland.
Mount Kilimanjaro
The snow-capped 'Roof of Africa' is visible on the left side approximately 30-40 minutes before landing.
Mount Meru
Kilimanjaro's neighbor, a striking volcanic cone located near Arusha, Tanzania.
Amboseli National Park
The vast plains at the foot of Kilimanjaro, often visible as the flight enters Kenyan airspace.
Nairobi National Park
A unique wildlife park right on the edge of the city, visible during the final descent into NBO.
For the best experience, book a morning flight to avoid the clouds that often gather around Mount Kilimanjaro by midday. The mountain will appear on your left side as you fly north. Ensure you have a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze distorting your photos of the peak.
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Quirimbas Archipelago
Stunning views of the coral islands and turquoise waters of northern Mozambique shortly after takeoff.
Tanzanian Coastline
Deep blue views of the Indian Ocean and the white sandy beaches of the Lindi and Mtwara regions.
Selous Game Reserve
Aerial views of the Rufiji River snaking through one of the largest protected areas in Africa.
Tsavo National Parks
The 'Theater of the Wild,' known for its red-dust elephants and the Yatta Plateau, the world's longest lava flow.
Chyulu Hills
Green rolling volcanic hills that inspired Hemingway's 'Green Hills of Africa'.
The right side is ideal for coastal scenery during the first half of the flight. If the flight path takes a more easterly route, you might catch a distant glimpse of Zanzibar. In the afternoon, the right side is generally shielded from the direct sun, making it easier to take glare-free photos of the African savannah.
Book Hotels in NairobiDistance: 1,555 km (966 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 4 min
Departure: APL (-15.105600357055664, 39.28179931640625)
Arrival: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Route Type: International
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