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HRE → NBO
Which side of the plane to sit from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (Harare) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the definitive choice for this route, offering an iconic, close-up view of Mount Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit during the descent into Nairobi.
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Cahora Bassa Reservoir
The massive expanse of the Zambezi River's reservoir on the border of Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Lake Malawi
Extensive views of the deep blue waters and sandy eastern shores of Africa's third-largest lake.
Mount Kilimanjaro
The ultimate highlight; the flight path passes remarkably close to the Kibo peak shortly before landing.
Tsavo West National Park
Aerial perspective of the Shetani lava flows and the dense scrubland of one of Kenya's largest parks.
Request a window seat away from the wing for an unobstructed view of Kilimanjaro. This peak is best viewed on morning flights (before 10:00 AM) when the summit is less likely to be shrouded in thermal clouds. Keep your camera ready about 25 minutes before touchdown at Jomo Kenyatta International.
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Harare Skyline
Aerial view of the Zimbabwean capital and the sprawling northern suburbs immediately after takeoff.
Great Rift Valley
The dramatic western escarpment of the Rift Valley, showing distinct geological fault lines.
Mount Meru
The sharp silhouette of Tanzania's second-highest mountain near Arusha is often visible to the west.
Amboseli Ecosystem
Expansive views of the dusty plains and seasonal lake beds as you cross the border into Kenya.
The left side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun. It offers superior views of the tectonic landscapes of the Rift Valley and the rugged terrain of the Tanzanian highlands.
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Get eSIMs for KenyaDistance: 1,954 km (1,214 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 36 min
Departure: HRE (-17.931801, 31.0928)
Arrival: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Route Type: International
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