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BNC → GOM
Which side of the plane to sit from Beni Airport (Beni) to Goma International Airport (Goma)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to one of the most active volcanic regions on Earth, featuring the dramatic craters of Nyamuragira and Nyiragongo just before landing.
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Mitumba Mountains
The rugged western escarpment of the Rift Valley providing a dramatic backdrop to the flight.
Dense Rainforest
Lush, ancient canopy of the Virunga sector known for being the habitat of mountain gorillas.
Mount Nyamuragira
Africa's most active shield volcano, featuring a massive, wide caldera and recent lava flows.
Mount Nyiragongo
An incredible view of the steep-sided stratovolcano, often seen with a plume of smoke from its lava lake.
Lake Kivu & Goma
The final approach offers a stunning panorama of Goma city and the northern tip of Lake Kivu.
The right side is essential for volcano enthusiasts. During the descent into Goma, look for the black scars of the 2002 and 2021 lava flows that cut through the city. Flights are often bumpy due to thermal activity, so keep your camera steady for the crater shots.
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Rwenzori Mountains
Distant views of the legendary 'Mountains of the Moon' to the northeast shortly after departure.
Virunga Savannah
Expansive views of the plains of Virunga National Park, where elephants and hippos congregate.
Lake Edward
Aerial view of the eastern shores of this Great Lake, bordering both Congo and Uganda.
Virunga Massif
Dramatic silhouettes of the dormant volcanoes Mikeno and Karisimbi looming over the horizon.
Sit on the left for the best morning light on the Rwenzori range. This side is also excellent for spotting the transition from dense forest to the savannahs of the Albertine Rift. Keep an eye out for the border crossing areas near Ishasha.
Get eSIMs for Congo (Kinshasa)
Get eSIMs for Congo (Kinshasa)Distance: 251 km (156 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 25 min
Departure: BNC (0.575, 29.4739)
Arrival: GOM (-1.670809984207153, 29.23850059509277)
Route Type: Domestic
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