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CAI → NBO
Which side of the plane to sit from Cairo International Airport (Cairo) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the rugged Ethiopian Highlands and a spectacular approach past the snow-capped peak of Mount Kenya.
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The Nile River
Follow the winding blue vein of the Nile as it carves through the golden Egyptian desert landscapes shortly after departure.
Ethiopian Highlands
Witness the dramatic 'Roof of Africa' with its deep gorges, high plateaus, and jagged peaks as you transit Ethiopian airspace.
Lake Turkana
Known as the Jade Sea, this massive desert lake appears as a shimmering turquoise jewel near the Ethiopian-Kenyan border.
Mount Kenya
On the descent into Nairobi, capture clear views of Africa's second-highest mountain, often piercing through the cloud deck.
Book an early morning departure to see the sun rising over the Red Sea in the distance and illuminating the Ethiopian cliffs. Keep your camera ready about 30 minutes before landing for the best Mount Kenya shots. During the rainy season (April-May), the highlands turn a vibrant, lush green.
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Pyramids of Giza
Depending on the takeoff runway at CAI, the Great Pyramids are often visible to the west shortly after the plane turns south.
Nubian Desert
Experience the vast, desolate beauty of the Sudanese desert with its unique reddish sand dunes and rocky outcrops.
Great Rift Valley
As you approach Kenya, the ground drops away into the massive geological trench of the Rift Valley, featuring dormant volcanoes.
Nairobi Skyline
Enjoy a panoramic view of the 'Green City in the Sun' as the aircraft aligns with the runway for Jomo Kenyatta International.
Look out the window immediately after takeoff; if the flight path tracks west of the Nile, the Giza plateau is visible. On the final approach, the right side usually provides a better view of the Nairobi National Park where you might spot wildlife against the city backdrop.
Book Hotels in NairobiDistance: 3,545 km (2,203 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 10 min
Departure: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Arrival: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Route Type: International
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