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COO → NBO
Which side of the plane to sit from Cadjehoun Airport (Cotonou) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of coastal views, the spectacular Niger Delta, and the possibility of seeing Mount Kilimanjaro on the approach to Nairobi.
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Gulf of Guinea
Pristine views of the West African coastline immediately after takeoff from Cotonou.
Niger Delta
An intricate network of waterways and mangroves visible as you fly over southern Nigeria.
Congo Rainforest
A vast, unbroken canopy of the world's second-largest rainforest spanning the DRC.
Lake Victoria
The expansive horizon of Africa's largest tropical lake as you enter East African airspace.
Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa's highest peak is often visible to the south during the approach to Jomo Kenyatta.
Nairobi National Park
Aerial views of wildlife and savanna plains during the final seconds before touchdown.
Sit on the right for the iconic approach into NBO. If the sky is clear, look south as you cross into Kenya for a glimpse of Kilimanjaro. During takeoff, you'll see the Bight of Benin coastline. Use polarized sunglasses to better see the color variations in the Niger Delta's waterways and the deep greens of the Congo Basin. Morning flights provide the best chance to see Kilimanjaro before cloud cover builds up.
Book Hotels in NairobiCameroon Highlands
Rugged volcanic terrain and lush green hills as you pass over central Africa.
The White Nile
Meandering river systems visible as you cross the southern reaches of South Sudan.
Mount Elgon
An ancient extinct shield volcano marking the border between Uganda and Kenya.
Great Rift Valley
Dramatic geological formations and steep escarpments during the descent phase.
Aberdare Range
High-altitude forests and mountainous terrain just north of the flight path into Nairobi.
Focus on the window during the final hour of flight to catch the dramatic terrain of the Great Rift Valley. For the best lighting on the Rift Valley escarpments, a mid-morning flight is ideal to avoid the harsh midday sun and the late afternoon haze. Visibility is generally higher during the dry seasons (January-February and June-September).
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Get eSIMs for KenyaDistance: 3,928 km (2,441 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 37 min
Departure: COO (6.357230186462402, 2.384350061416626)
Arrival: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Route Type: International
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