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FIH → MJM
Which side of the plane to sit from Ndjili International Airport (Kinshasa) to Mbuji Mayi Airport (Mbuji-mayi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Congo River system and the expansive Sankuru river meanders as you traverse the heart of the Congo Basin.
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Pool Malebo
View the massive widening of the Congo River shortly after takeoff from Kinshasa.
Brazzaville Skyline
Catch a distant glimpse of the capital of the Republic of the Congo across the water.
Sankuru River Meanders
Incredible bird's-eye view of the winding, tea-colored rivers cutting through the green basin.
Cuvette Centrale Edge
The dense tropical rainforest canopy of the central basin visible to the north.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and enjoy the best reflections off the Congo River. Keep your camera ready in the first 10 minutes for the Pool Malebo crossing.
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Kinshasa Urban Sprawl
See the immense scale of Africa's largest metropolitan area immediately after departure.
Kasai Plateaus
The landscape shifts into rolling hills and higher elevation savannas as you head southeast.
Mbuji-Mayi Diamond Mines
Spot the distinctive open-pit diamond mining operations and reddish-orange earth on descent.
Route Nationale 1
Follow the primary terrestrial artery connecting the capital to the interior provinces.
The right side is ideal for capturing the unique geological scars left by diamond mining near the destination. Avoid the right side on afternoon flights as the equatorial sun will be directly in your window.
Book Hotels in Mbuji-mayiDistance: 920 km (572 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: FIH (-4.38575, 15.4446)
Arrival: MJM (-6.121240139010001, 23.5690002441)
Route Type: Domestic
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