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ICN → NBO
Which side of the plane to sit from Incheon International Airport (Seoul) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more diverse geographic display, including the densely populated Pearl River Delta, the lush Western Ghats of India, and the iconic snow-capped peak of Mount Kenya during the final descent.
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Pearl River Delta
Stunning views of the Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Macau megalopolis if the flight path tracks over South China.
Western Ghats
Lush green mountain ranges and the vibrant coastline of Kerala as the flight crosses Southern India.
Somali Coastline
The dramatic transition from the deep blue Indian Ocean to the arid, white-sand deserts of the Horn of Africa.
Mount Kenya
Africa's second-highest peak often protrudes through the clouds, offering a majestic welcome to Kenya.
Nairobi National Park
During the final approach into NBO, you can often spot wildlife and the contrast of the city skyline against the park.
The right side is essential for seeing Mount Kenya; ensure your window is clean for this photo opportunity as it usually appears roughly 20-30 minutes before landing. In the middle of the flight, look for the 'Emerald Coast' of India. Since this route often traverses high-altitude weather systems over the Bay of Bengal, keep your camera ready for massive cumulonimbus cloud formations during the monsoon season (June–September).
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East China Sea
Panoramic views of the turquoise waters and the winding coastline of Fujian Province shortly after departure.
Taipei Cityscape
Distant views of Northern Taiwan's urban sprawl and the surrounding mountainous terrain.
Hainan Island
Clear views of the tropical 'Hawaii of China' and its white-sand perimeter.
Indian Ocean Sunrise
On the typical overnight leg, this side captures a stunning sunrise over the vast, uninterrupted ocean horizon.
Tsavo Ecosystem
Aerial perspective of the vast Kenyan savannahs and the red-earthed plains as you approach the capital.
The left side is the premium choice for capturing the sunrise over the Indian Ocean. If you are on an overnight flight, time your wake-up about 3 hours before arrival to see the light break over the water. For the arrival in Nairobi, expect views of the Yatta Plateau—one of the world's longest lava flows—visible to the southeast of the flight path.
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Get eSIMs for KenyaDistance: 10,055 km (6,248 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 50 min
Departure: ICN (37.46910095214844, 126.45099639892578)
Arrival: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Route Type: International
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