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FRA → NBO
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Eastern Alps, the rugged Ethiopian Highlands, and the iconic peak of Mount Kenya shortly before landing in Nairobi.
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The Eastern Alps
Dramatic views of the snowy peaks of Switzerland and Austria shortly after departure.
Italian Peninsula
A sweeping view of the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic coastline.
Libyan Sahara
The stark transition from the Mediterranean blue to the golden dunes of North Africa.
Ethiopian Highlands
Deep gorges and high-altitude plateaus that define the Horn of Africa's landscape.
Mount Kenya
On clear days, the snow-dusted peaks of Africa's second-highest mountain are visible during the descent.
For the overnight flights commonly operated on this route, the left side is the 'sunrise side,' providing beautiful lighting over the African continent at dawn. Position yourself here to see the morning sun hitting the Ethiopian peaks and to catch a glimpse of Mount Kenya about 30 minutes before arrival.
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Views of the highest European peaks, including potential glimpses of Mont Blanc.
Mediterranean Islands
Overlooking the rugged coastlines of Corsica and Sardinia in the middle of the sea.
Central Sahara
Vast stretches of uninhabited desert with unique geological rock formations.
Lake Turkana
The world's largest permanent desert lake, known as the 'Jade Sea' for its incredible color.
Great Rift Valley
The massive geological trench that stretches across East Africa, visible as you enter Kenya.
Choose the right side if you are flying during the day to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side offers the best views of the Great Rift Valley's escarpments and the stunning turquoise waters of Lake Turkana. During evening flights, you may witness a spectacular sunset over the vast Sahara Desert.
Book Hotels in NairobiDistance: 6,317 km (3,925 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 26 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Route Type: International
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