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BRU → FIH
Which side of the plane to sit from Brussels Airport (Brussels) to Ndjili International Airport (Kinshasa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Sahara's geological formations and a spectacular view of the Congo River and Malebo Pool during the final approach into Kinshasa.
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Central France and Paris
Early in the flight, catch glimpses of the French capital and the patchwork of the European countryside.
North African Coastline
Cross the Mediterranean to see the rugged transition between the sea and the Algerian coast.
Tassili n'Ajjer
View the incredible sandstone arches and lunar-like landscapes of the central Sahara Desert.
Adamawa Plateau
Observe the high-altitude savanna and volcanic formations spanning the border of Nigeria and Cameroon.
The Congo River
As you descend, the massive river appears, winding like a silver ribbon through the dense tropical forest.
Malebo Pool
A wide lake-like section of the river where Kinshasa and Brazzaville face each other from opposite banks.
For the best experience, choose a window seat on the left for a daytime flight. The descent is particularly scenic; as the plane nears Kinshasa, the massive scale of the Congo River is best appreciated from this side. Use a polarizing filter if taking photos to cut through the atmospheric haze common over the Sahara and the rainforest.
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The Pyrenees
Look west to see the snow-capped peaks separating France and the Iberian Peninsula.
Grand Erg Occidental
A vast sea of sand dunes in the Algerian Sahara that glows orange under the afternoon sun.
Niger River Delta
The intricate network of creeks and mangrove forests where the Niger River meets the Atlantic.
Gulf of Guinea
Sweeping views of the Atlantic coastline along the bights of Benin and Biafra.
Mayombe Forest
The edge of one of the world's most dense primary rainforests as you enter Congolese airspace.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch a stunning sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. This side often provides a clearer view of the coastal cities of West Africa during the mid-flight segment. If the flight path shifts westward, you may also see the distant lights of Douala or Libreville at night.
Book Hotels in KinshasaDistance: 6,236 km (3,875 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 20 min
Departure: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)
Arrival: FIH (-4.38575, 15.4446)
Route Type: International
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