AUH → NBO

Rub' al Khali

The mesmerizing 'Empty Quarter' features massive orange sand dunes and geometric desert patterns shortly after takeoff.

Yemeni Highlands

Dramatic, jagged mountain peaks and deep valleys in the western portion of the Arabian Peninsula.

Ethiopian Highlands

Often called the Roof of Africa, these lush, high-altitude plateaus offer incredible relief and cloud formations.

Great Rift Valley

The massive geological trench that defines East African geography, visible with its distinct escarpments.

Mount Kenya

On clear days during the descent into NBO, Africa's second-highest peak is often visible in the distance.

Gulf of Aden

Expansive views of the deep blue waters separating the Arabian Peninsula from the Horn of Africa.

Somali Coastline

Visuals of the white sandy beaches and turquoise waters of northern Somalia and the Puntland region.

Indian Ocean Horizon

If flying on a morning flight, this side provides a stunning sunrise over the vast open ocean.

Kismayo Vistas

Occasional views of the coastal cities of southern Somalia before crossing into Kenyan airspace.

Tsavo Ecosystem

The reddish soil and sparse vegetation of the Tsavo plains as the aircraft approaches Nairobi.