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DXB → NBO
Which side of the plane to sit from Dubai International Airport (Dubai) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic landmarks, including the best views of the Dubai skyline upon departure and a prime perspective of Mount Kenya during the descent into Nairobi.
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Dubai Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai shortly after takeoff from DXB.
Rub' al Khali
The vast, undulating orange dunes of the 'Empty Quarter' stretching across the Arabian Peninsula.
Gulf of Aden
The transition from the arid Arabian coast to the deep blue waters separating Asia and Africa.
Mount Kenya
The jagged, snow-dusted peaks of Kenya's highest mountain visible during the descent.
Nairobi National Park
Aerial views of the grassy plains and potentially roaming wildlife just before landing at NBO.
Opt for a morning departure to see the sun rising over the Arabian Sea. Mount Kenya is typically visible 30 to 45 minutes before landing; check the flight map and look for the peaks on the left. During the final approach, keep your camera ready for the contrast between the city skyscrapers and the national park's savannah.
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The World Islands
The artificial archipelago off the Dubai coast is often visible if the plane takes off towards the west.
Somali Plateau
The rugged, sun-baked terrain and unique geological formations of the Horn of Africa.
Aberdare Range
Lush, green volcanic mountains and high-altitude moorlands in central Kenya.
Nairobi CBD
A clear view of the city's growing skyline and the Upper Hill district during the final landing pattern.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides a great perspective of the Great Rift Valley's eastern edge as the plane enters Kenyan airspace. If the flight path circles the city for landing, you will get a fantastic view of the urban landscape.
Book Hotels in NairobiDistance: 3,559 km (2,211 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 11 min
Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Arrival: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Route Type: International
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