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FBM → NBO
Which side of the plane to sit from Lubumbashi International Airport (Lubumashi) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)?
Right Side of the Plane
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.
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Mount Kilimanjaro
The highest peak in Africa often rises above the cloud layer, providing a breathtaking view for nearly 15 minutes.
Lake Natron
Observe the striking red and pink crusts of this alkaline lake located on the border of Tanzania and Kenya.
Ol Doinyo Lengai
Spot the unique 'Mountain of God,' the only active volcano in the world that erupts carbonatite lava.
Amboseli Ecosystem
Vast stretches of savannah plains leading toward the foothills of the Kilimanjaro massif.
Choose the right side for the ultimate highlight of the trip: Mount Kilimanjaro. For the best visibility, book an early morning flight before the clouds gather around the summit. Use a window seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Rift Valley lakes.
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Lake Tanganyika
View the northern stretches of the world's longest freshwater lake and its dramatic rift escarpments.
Nairobi Skyline
If landing from the west, the left side provides a panoramic view of the Upperhill and CBD skyscrapers.
Ngong Hills
The famous 'knuckles' of the Ngong Hills are visible during the descent into the Nairobi basin.
Nairobi National Park
Look down during final approach to spot wildlife against the backdrop of the city's suburban sprawl.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to avoid the harsh equatorial sun. It offers the best view of the Nairobi urban landscape and the green highlands of central Kenya during the final descent phase.
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Get eSIMs for KenyaDistance: 1,543 km (959 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 3 min
Departure: FBM (-11.5913000107, 27.5308990479)
Arrival: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Route Type: International
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