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KGL → JRO
Which side of the plane to sit from Kigali International Airport (Kigali) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (Kilimanjaro)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a premium view of the Serengeti and the most iconic perspective of both Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro during the final descent into JRO.
Kigali's Thousand Hills
Spectacular views of Rwanda's rolling green topography immediately after takeoff from KGL.
Lake Victoria Islands
Views of the northern archipelago and the vast expanse of the world's largest tropical lake.
Serengeti National Park
Look down upon the endless plains of the Serengeti, where seasonal migrations are often visible as dark clusters.
Ngorongoro Highlands
The dramatic rising terrain and volcanic craters situated north of the flight path.
Mount Meru
Tanzania's second-highest peak, featuring a distinct horseshoe-shaped crater rim.
Mount Kilimanjaro
The grand finale: the snow-capped Kibo peak and the rugged Mawenzi peak dominate the horizon on the left side during the landing approach.
Book a window seat forward of the wing (Rows 1-8) to ensure the engine and wing do not block your view of Kilimanjaro. Morning flights (departing KGL around 8-9 AM) are highly recommended as the air is clearer and the clouds usually haven't gathered around the mountain peaks yet.
Akagera Wetlands
The complex network of lakes and papyrus swamps along the Rwanda-Tanzania border.
Mwanza Gulf
The rugged southern coastline of Lake Victoria near the 'Rock City' of Mwanza.
Great Rift Valley
Visible geological depressions and escarpments that define the East African landscape.
Maasai Bomas
Small, circular traditional Maasai settlements visible across the arid Maasai Steppe.
Tarangire Ecosystem
The dry, baobab-filled landscapes stretching toward the southern horizon.
While the left side has the big peaks, the right side offers a better look at the southern shore of Lake Victoria and the traditional settlements on the steppe. Keep your eyes peeled for the distinct circular pattern of Maasai Bomas as you enter Tanzanian airspace.
Distance: 787 km (489 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: KGL (-1.96863, 30.1395)
Arrival: JRO (-3.42940998077, 37.0745010376)
Route Type: International
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