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Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side offers the most iconic views during the final approach, where you can see the world's two closest capital cities, Brazzaville and Kinshasa, separated by the massive Pool Malebo on the Congo River.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Sanaga River

Aerial view of Cameroon's longest river shortly after departing Douala.

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Congo Basin Forest

Uninterrupted vistas of the world's second-largest tropical rainforest stretching across Gabon and Congo.

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Ogooué River Loops

Glittering meanders of Gabon's primary waterway cutting through the dense jungle.

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Brazzaville Skyline

A clear view of the capital of the Republic of the Congo during the descent into Kinshasa.

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Pool Malebo

The vast, lake-like expansion of the Congo River that serves as the natural border between the two Congos.

Sit on the Left (Port side) for the 'Twin Capitals' view. Book a morning flight to avoid the heavy afternoon cumulus clouds that often obscure the rainforest. The descent into FIH is the highlight, so keep your camera ready as you cross the Congo River.

Right Side Highlights
6.5
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Gulf of Guinea

Occasional views of the Atlantic coastline and the Bight of Biafra during the initial climb.

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Batéké Plateaux

A striking transition from deep forest to high-altitude sandy plateaus and savanna patches.

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Lower Congo River

The powerful flow of the river as it moves toward the Atlantic cataracts.

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Kinshasa Urban Sprawl

The massive, bustling urban landscape of the DRC's capital as you come in for landing.

The right side (Starboard) is better for seeing the coastal geography near Douala and the unique geological textures of the Batéké Plateaux. However, you may experience more direct sun glare on Southbound flights during the middle of the day.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,129 km (702 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min

Departure: DLA (4.0060801506, 9.71947956085)

Arrival: FIH (-4.38575, 15.4446)

Route Type: International

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