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FIH → NBO
Which side of the plane to sit from Ndjili International Airport (Kinshasa) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)?
Right Side of the Plane
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.
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Kinshasa Skyline
A sweeping view of the sprawling Congolese capital and its southern districts during departure.
Congo Basin Tributaries
Follow the intricate, winding patterns of the Kasai and Sankuru rivers through the deep jungle.
Lake Victoria South
Cross the massive inland sea, observing the changing colors of the water and small fishing fleets.
Loita Plains
As you enter Kenyan airspace, watch the transition from high forest to the golden savannah of the Masai Mara region.
Mount Kilimanjaro
On clear days, the massive, snow-domed silhouette of Africa's highest peak is visible to the south.
Nairobi National Park
A unique opportunity to spot wildlife on the plains just moments before touching down at JKIA.
Request a window seat on the right and look out about 20 minutes before landing for Kilimanjaro. During the final approach, keep your camera ready for the wildlife-filled plains of Nairobi National Park, which sits directly adjacent to the airport flight path.
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Malebo Pool
Just after takeoff, witness the widening of the Congo River between Kinshasa and Brazzaville.
Central African Rainforest
Fly over the dense, verdant canopy of the world's second-largest tropical rainforest.
Rwenzori Mountains
Glimpse the snow-capped 'Mountains of the Moon' in the distance as you cross near the Uganda border.
Lake Victoria North
Views of the northern shores and the numerous lush islands scattered near Entebbe and Kampala.
Great Rift Valley
Dramatic views of the eastern escarpment and the volcanic landscapes of central Kenya.
Mount Kenya
On the descent into NBO, look north to see the jagged, glaciated peaks of Kenya's highest mountain.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography of the rainforest. This side offers better views of the Rift Valley's soda lakes if the flight path tracks slightly north.
Get eSIMs for Congo (Kinshasa)
Get eSIMs for KenyaDistance: 2,410 km (1,498 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 13 min
Departure: FIH (-4.38575, 15.4446)
Arrival: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Route Type: International
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