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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
Departing passengers on the right side will enjoy sweeping views of the Congo River and the skyline of Brazzaville across the water as the aircraft ascends.
Departing passengers on the right side will enjoy sweeping views of the Congo River and the skyline of Brazzaville across the water as the aircraft ascends.
The left side offers a premier view of the mighty Congo River's main stem for a significant portion of the flight, including the departure from the twin capitals and the winding river islands.
The right side is generally superior for the approach into Nairobi, offering a chance to see the iconic Nairobi National Park and, on clear days, the distant peak of Mount Kilimanjaro rising above the horizon.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the mighty Congo River, the world's deepest river, as it snakes through the heart of the equatorial rainforest. You will see the dramatic Malebo Pool and the intricate network of islands within the main channel.
The left side offers spectacular views of the Sahara's shifting dunes and the Tassili n'Ajjer mountains, followed by a panoramic approach over Western Europe including potential views of the French coastline.
The right side offers a superior view of the Kinshasa urban landscape upon departure and provides the best opportunity to spot the unique open-pit diamond mining areas around Tshikapa during the final approach.
The Right Side offers a superior panoramic view of the Malebo Pool, M'bamou Island, and the approaching Brazzaville skyline, providing a clear perspective of the Congo River's immense width.
The right side provides a breathtaking perspective of the vast Congo Basin rainforest and the majestic Mount Cameroon as you approach Douala.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the volcanic Tibesti Mountains in the Sahara and typically offers the most iconic views of the Bosphorus and Istanbul's historic skyline during the final approach.
The left side provides a stunning perspective of the Atlantic coastline as you approach Gabon, including views of the Congo River's mouth and the scenic descent over the Libreville estuary.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the lush Congo Basin to the striking red dunes of the Kalahari Desert, often featuring spectacular sunsets on evening departures.
The left side offers superior views of the Congo River's Malebo Pool shortly after takeoff and better perspectives of the complex river systems that define the Congo Basin.
The left side offers a superior mix of diverse landscapes, including the winding Congo River at takeoff, the dramatic transition of the Atlas Mountains, and the stunning crossing of the Pyrenees into France.