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KGA → FIH
Which side of the plane to sit from Kananga Airport (Kananga) to Ndjili International Airport (Kinshasa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic approach over the Congo River and the expansive Malebo Pool, including views of two national capitals simultaneously.
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Kasai River Confluence
Dramatic views of the massive Kasai River, one of the largest tributaries of the Congo River system.
Batéké Plateau
A striking transition from dense forest to sandy, rolling highland savannas north of the flight path.
Malebo Pool
The magnificent widening of the Congo River into a lake-like expanse just before the descent into Kinshasa.
Brazzaville Skyline
Direct views across the river to the capital of the Republic of the Congo, featuring the Nabemba Tower.
Choose a window seat behind the wing for the best photography of the Malebo Pool during descent. The approach usually turns over the Congo River, providing a perfect angle of both Kinshasa and Brazzaville. Late afternoon flights offer spectacular reflections off the river water.
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Kananga Urban Panorama
Aerial views of Kananga's unique red-earth street patterns and the winding Lulua River shortly after takeoff.
Kasai Rainforest Canopy
Dense, vibrant green tropical forest stretches to the horizon, broken by small settlement clearings.
Kwango River Bends
The intricate, serpentine curves of the Kwango River as it flows north through the southern plateaus.
Kinshasa Southern Outskirts
The rapid urban expansion of the capital city becomes visible as the plane descends towards Ndjili.
Watch the ground closely during the first 15 minutes for the Lulua River. Morning flights are ideal for the left side to avoid direct tropical sun glare while viewing the southern forest regions. Keep a lookout for small artisanal mining sites visible in riverbeds below.
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Get eSIMs for Congo (Kinshasa)Distance: 796 km (495 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: KGA (-5.90005016327, 22.4692001343)
Arrival: FIH (-4.38575, 15.4446)
Route Type: Domestic
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