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BRU → KGL
Which side of the plane to sit from Brussels Airport (Brussels) to Kigali International Airport (Kigali)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer spectacular views of the Alps and the Sahara, the Right Side is generally superior for its perspective of Mont Blanc, the volcanic Tibesti Mountains in Chad, and the iconic 'Land of a Thousand Hills' landscape during the descent into Kigali.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in Western Europe often provides a magnificent backdrop over the French Alps.
Sahara Sand Seas
Uninterrupted views of the iconic rolling orange sand dunes (ergs) in the heart of the Sahara.
Tibesti Mountains
Dramatic volcanic mountain range in northern Chad, featuring some of the Sahara's highest peaks.
Lake Kivu
As you approach Rwanda, look for the deep blue waters and jagged coastline of this Great Rift Valley lake.
Land of a Thousand Hills
The signature terraced hills and lush green valleys of Rwanda during the final approach into Kigali.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind or above the plane, preventing glare and making it easier to photograph the Sahara and the Rwandan highlands. On the approach to Kigali, this side typically offers the best view of the Virunga Volcanoes in the distance to the northwest.
Swiss and Austrian Alps
Glacial peaks and high-altitude lakes of Central Europe visible shortly after departure from Brussels.
Mediterranean Crossing
The transition from the European coastline to the vastness of the Mediterranean Sea towards Libya.
The Libyan Plateau
Vast stretches of rocky desert with unique geological formations and ancient dry riverbeds.
The Sudd Wetlands
In South Sudan, look for the vast green marshes and winding channels of the White Nile system.
Equatorial Sunrise
On overnight flights, this side offers a stunning view of the sun rising over the East African plateau.
Sit on the left for the best morning light if the flight is an overnight service. During the final hour of the flight, keep an eye out for the vast expanse of Lake Victoria to the east, which occasionally becomes visible depending on the specific air corridor used by the pilot.
Distance: 6,362 km (3,953 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 29 min
Departure: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)
Arrival: KGL (-1.96863, 30.1395)
Route Type: International
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