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KGA → FBM
Which side of the plane to sit from Kananga Airport (Kananga) to Lubumbashi International Airport (Lubumashi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for observing the dramatic transition from the lush savanna of Kasaï-Central to the industrial heartland and vast open-pit mines of the Katanga plateau.
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Southern Savanna Mosaic
A stunning patchwork of grasslands and small forest galleries typical of the southern DRC landscape.
Likasi Mining Pits
Impressive open-pit copper and cobalt mines visible as the aircraft descends towards the Lubumbashi corridor.
Lufira River Valley
The sparkling waters of the Lufira River, which feeds into several critical hydroelectric and ecological systems.
Lubumbashi Approach
A clear view of the city's grid-like expansion and the iconic slag heap (Le Terril) on the final approach.
The right side is ideal for photographers interested in industrial geography. Keep your camera ready during the final 20 minutes of the flight to capture the massive earthworks and turquoise mineral ponds of the mining region.
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Kananga Urban Core
Aerial view of the city center and the railway infrastructure immediately after takeoff from KGA.
Lulua River Bends
Serpentine paths of the Lulua River as it carves through the dense greenery of the Congo Basin.
Lomami Basin Edge
Distant views of the vast forest transitions towards the Lomami National Park region to the northeast.
Katanga Highlands
Rising elevations and rolling hills as the flight approaches the southeastern mineral belt.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the eastern sun. Watch for the intricate drainage patterns of the Congo River tributaries which are highly visible in the first 30 minutes of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for Congo (Kinshasa)Distance: 842 km (523 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: KGA (-5.90005016327, 22.4692001343)
Arrival: FBM (-11.5913000107, 27.5308990479)
Route Type: Domestic
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