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KGL → BRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Kigali International Airport (Kigali) to Brussels Airport (Brussels)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Nile River's progression from the Great Lakes region through the Sahara, as well as prime views of the Mediterranean islands and the Nile Delta.
Lake Victoria
Shortly after takeoff, view the northern shores of Africa's largest lake and the source of the White Nile.
The Winding Nile
Follow the life-giving green ribbon of the Nile River as it cuts through the desolate Sudanese and Egyptian deserts.
Nile Delta
See the massive, fertile green triangle where the Nile meets the Mediterranean, a sharp contrast to the surrounding desert.
Greek Islands
Look for the scattered gems of the Ionian and Aegean seas as the flight enters European airspace.
Central European Landscapes
Enjoy the patchwork of European farmland and historic towns across Austria and Southern Germany.
Sit on the right for the best chance to see the Nile River, which usually stays to the east of the flight path. For night flights, this side offers spectacular views of the lights from Cairo and the densely populated Nile Valley. Keep your window shade down during the midday Sahara crossing to reduce cabin heat.
Albertine Rift
Early in the flight, catch views of the dramatic western branch of the East African Rift system.
Libyan Desert
Witness the vast, undulating orange dunes of the eastern Sahara as you cross into North Africa.
Mediterranean Coast
View the transition from the arid African continent to the deep blue Mediterranean Sea near the Libyan border.
Western Alps
On the descent toward Belgium, the snow-capped peaks of the Swiss and French Alps may be visible in the distance.
Brussels Approach
Depending on wind direction, the left side often provides a view of the Atomium and the Brussels city center during the final approach.
Choose the left side for better sunset views if your flight departs Kigali in the late afternoon. It is also the preferred side for capturing the vastness of the Sahara's interior and avoiding the direct glare of the morning sun during the northward transit.
Distance: 6,362 km (3,953 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 29 min
Departure: KGL (-1.96863, 30.1395)
Arrival: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)
Route Type: International
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