Passengers on the right side will see the expansive city center of Lubumbashi and the massive open-pit copper and cobalt mines that characterize the Katanga region.
The right side of the aircraft offers an iconic perspective of Mount Kilimanjaro as you approach Nairobi, alongside views of the colorful soda lakes of the Great Rift Valley.
While both sides offer views of the vast Congolese interior, the Right Side is superior for its perspective on the massive river systems and the iconic approach over the Malebo Pool, where you can see the world's two closest capital cities simultaneously.
The right side offers a superior view of the massive open-pit copper mines and the distinctive geological features of the Copperbelt region as you cross the border into Zambia.
The Right Side offers superior views of the dramatic Waterberg Plateau and the approaching Johannesburg skyline, including the iconic mining landscapes and urban sprawl.
The right side offers superior views of the complex hydrological systems of the Congo Basin, including distant glimpses of the Upemba wetlands and the dramatic winding approach along the Lulua River.
The left side offers a more direct view of the dramatic mining landscapes near Likasi and the transition into the lush Upemba Depression ecosystem during the first half of the flight.