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FIH → TSH
Which side of the plane to sit from Ndjili International Airport (Kinshasa) to Tshikapa Airport (Tshikapa)?
Right Side of the Plane
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.
Kinshasa Skyline
Comprehensive views of the Ndjili district and the sprawling outskirts of the DRC's capital during climb-out.
Kwango River Crossing
A clear view of the Kwango River flowing from the southern plateaus toward the interior.
Forest-Savanna Mosaic
The visual transition from dense jungle to the lighter green and gold patches of the southern savannas.
Tshikapa Diamond Mines
Distinctive pockmarked landscapes and alluvial mining operations along the banks of the Kasai River near the destination.
Angolan Highlands
On clear days, the distant rising terrain of the Angolan border region is visible to the south.
Prioritize a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the diamond mining pits near Tshikapa. Keep your camera ready during the last 15 minutes of the flight for the most unique geographic features.
Congo River Confluence
Aerial view of the massive Congo River and its smaller tributaries branching north into the interior basin.
Equatorial Rainforest
Expansive stretches of primary rainforest, showcasing the dense, deep green canopy of the Congo Basin.
Kwilu River Sinuous Bends
Dramatic oxbow lakes and meandering river patterns as the flight crosses the Kwilu province.
Intertropical Convergence Zone
Observation of towering cumulus cloud formations that are characteristic of the equatorial climate.
Sit toward the front to avoid engine heat haze. This side is better for capturing the scale of the northern rainforest wilderness during mid-flight.
Distance: 635 km (395 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 4 min
Departure: FIH (-4.38575, 15.4446)
Arrival: TSH (-6.4383300000000006, 20.794701)
Route Type: Domestic
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