KGL → IST

Lake Victoria

Panoramic views of Africa's largest lake and its various islands shortly after departure.

Ethiopian Highlands

The rugged eastern horizon showcases the high-altitude plateaus and deep gorges of Ethiopia.

Pyramids of Giza

On clear days, the Great Pyramids are often visible to the east as the flight bypasses the Cairo metropolitan area.

Suez Canal

A distant but clear view of the world's most vital maritime shortcut connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean.

The Bosphorus

Unmatched views of the waterway dividing Europe and Asia as the aircraft enters the landing pattern for Istanbul.

Virunga Mountains

Distant views of the volcanic peaks along the Rwanda-DRC border shortly after takeoff from Kigali.

White Nile

Continuous sightings of the meandering White Nile as it flows through the Sudd wetlands of South Sudan.

Nubian Desert

Stunning golden dunes and stark rocky outcrops across northern Sudan and southern Egypt.

Mediterranean Sea

Transitioning from the African continent to the deep blue Mediterranean waters near Alexandria.

Western Anatolia

Views of the rugged Turkish coastline and the lights of coastal cities during the final descent.