FIH → FKI

Pool Malebo

A massive lake-like widening of the Congo River that separates Kinshasa from Brazzaville right after takeoff.

Brazzaville Skyline

Clear views of the capital of the Republic of the Congo and its Nabemba Tower across the water.

Congo River Islands

Intricate networks of forested islands and sandbanks that shift with the seasons in the river's center.

River Barges

Look for the long convoys of transport barges, the primary lifeline for commerce between Kinshasa and Kisangani.

Riverine Mist

Early morning flights often see low-lying fog clinging to the water's surface amidst the dark green canopy.

Kinshasa Urban Sprawl

The immense density of the Ndjili and Masina districts is highly visible immediately after departure.

Congo Basin Canopy

Uninterrupted views of the world's second-largest rainforest, appearing as a vast, textured green carpet.

Sinuous Tributaries

Observe 'black water' rivers like the Lukenie winding in tight oxbows through the dense vegetation.

Equatorial Clouds

Magnificent towering cumulonimbus formations are a staple of this route, especially in the late afternoon.