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KGA → TSH
Which side of the plane to sit from Kananga Airport (Kananga) to Tshikapa Airport (Tshikapa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the intricate Lulua River confluences and the distinctive landscape changes as you approach the diamond-mining hub of Tshikapa.
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Kananga Outskirts
A clear view of the urban spread of Kananga and its unique topography immediately after takeoff.
River Confluences
Watch for the points where smaller tributaries feed into the larger Lulua River system north of the track.
Mining Excavations
Visible artisanal diamond mining pits and disturbed earth near the riverbanks as you approach Tshikapa.
Tshikapa River Junction
The dramatic meeting of the Kasai and Lulua rivers near the destination airport.
The right side is best for observing the economic activity of the region. Look for the distinct 'honeycomb' patterns of artisanal mining near the riverbeds. Morning flights provide the clearest visibility before the afternoon convective clouds and haze develop.
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Lulua River Curves
Aerial views of the deep southern meanders of the Lulua River winding through the Kasaï landscape.
Rural Kasaïan Settlements
Small, isolated villages with traditional circular patterns and red-earth pathways.
Savannah-Forest Mosaic
The transition zone between dense tropical forest patches and open grassy savannahs.
Equatorial Cloud Formations
Massive cumulus towers that frequently build up over the warm interior of the Congo Basin.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during late afternoon flights, which highlights the texture of the forest canopy. Keep an eye out for small-scale agricultural clearings that dot the landscape south of the flight path.
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Get eSIMs for Congo (Kinshasa)Distance: 195 km (121 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 20 min
Departure: KGA (-5.90005016327, 22.4692001343)
Arrival: TSH (-6.4383300000000006, 20.794701)
Route Type: Domestic
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