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DOH → NBO
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamad International Airport (Doha) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the preferred choice as it offers the iconic Doha skyline views immediately after takeoff and provides the best angle to see the snow-capped peak of Mount Kenya during the descent into Nairobi.
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Doha Skyline
Aerial views of The Pearl-Qatar, Lusail, and the futuristic West Bay skyscrapers shortly after departure.
Rub' al Khali
The vast 'Empty Quarter' of Saudi Arabia, showcasing massive, undulating orange sand dunes and desert geometry.
Ethiopian Highlands
The rugged 'Roof of Africa,' featuring dramatic cliffs, deep gorges, and high-altitude plateaus.
Mount Kenya
Africa's second-highest peak often towers above the clouds on the left about 30 minutes before arrival.
Nairobi National Park
A unique sight of wild savanna and potentially roaming giraffes right next to the city during final approach.
Sit on the left for daytime flights to avoid direct afternoon glare when flying south. On night flights departing Doha, the left side captures the illuminated city grid and coastal lights perfectly. Keep your camera ready as you pass the Ethiopian-Kenyan border to spot the volcanic landscape.
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The Red Sea
The deep blue waters of the Red Sea and the coral reefs lining the Arabian and African coastlines.
Danakil Depression
Views toward one of the lowest and hottest places on Earth near the Afar Triple Junction.
Rift Valley Lakes
A chain of tectonic lakes including Lake Ziway and Lake Abaya glistening in the sun.
Lake Turkana
In the distance, the 'Jade Sea' can be seen, the world's largest permanent desert lake.
Nairobi CBD
The dense high-rises of Nairobi's Central Business District are visible as the plane turns for its final landing path.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the Great Rift Valley without the sun's reflection on the window. It offers a better look at the volcanic geological formations in northern Kenya. During descent, look out for the dramatic escarpment that defines the edge of the valley.
Book Hotels in NairobiDistance: 3,353 km (2,083 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 57 min
Departure: DOH (25.273056, 51.608056)
Arrival: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Route Type: International
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