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FRA → MBA
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Mombasa Moi International Airport (Mombasa)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer spectacular views of the Alps and the Sahara, the Right Side is superior due to its perspective of the Great Rift Valley lakes and the iconic snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro during the descent into Kenya.
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Western Alps
Dramatic views of Mont Blanc and the highest peaks of the European range.
Mount Etna
The active volcanic silhouette of Sicily rising from the Mediterranean.
Great Sand Sea
Vast, undulating dunes of the Sahara stretching toward the horizon.
Lake Turkana
The world's largest permanent desert lake, known for its jade color.
Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa's highest peak is often visible to the southwest about 45-60 minutes before landing.
Tsavo National Park
Aerial views of the red-dust savannahs and volcanic hills of Kenya's largest park.
The right side is essential for seeing Mount Kilimanjaro; look out the window approximately 1 hour before landing. If the flight is during the day, the glare from the sun is usually less intense on this side in the afternoon. For the Sahara crossing, the right side provides a better view of the shifting dune patterns and isolated desert oases.
Book Hotels in MombasaEastern Alps
Glacial peaks and high-altitude valleys across Austria and Switzerland.
Adriatic Coast
The beautiful turquoise coastline of Italy and the Balkan Peninsula.
Nubian Desert
Stark, orange-hued sands and rocky plateaus across Sudan.
Ethiopian Highlands
Rugged, high-altitude terrain featuring the 'Roof of Africa.'
Blue Nile
Catch glimpses of the winding river paths in the Ethiopian plateau.
Mombasa North Coast
Aerial views of the coral reefs and the white sands of Nyali and Bamburi beaches upon arrival.
Choose the left side for an early morning sunrise over the Indian Ocean if on an overnight flight. It offers the best view of the Ethiopian Highlands' dramatic vertical drops. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight for the best views of the Kenyan coastline and the coral reefs surrounding Mombasa.
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Get eSIMs for KenyaDistance: 6,707 km (4,168 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 53 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: MBA (-4.034830093383788, 39.594200134277344)
Route Type: International
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