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LAD → NBO
Which side of the plane to sit from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is superior for its views of the Great Lakes region and the legendary silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro before landing over Nairobi's wildlife plains.
Cuanza River
Watching the massive river system carve through the Angolan highlands towards the interior.
Lake Tanganyika
Stunning views of the northern tip of the world's longest freshwater lake near the Burundi border.
Mount Kilimanjaro
The massive, snow-capped dome of Africa's highest peak rising above the clouds to the south.
Rift Valley Wall
The dramatic descent as the landscape drops into the East African Rift Valley system.
Nairobi National Park
Unbeatable low-altitude views of the savanna and potential wildlife on the final approach to the runway.
The right side is essential for the iconic Kilimanjaro sighting; it appears on the horizon about 30-40 minutes before landing. For the best wildlife spotting in Nairobi National Park, ensure you are on a flight landing on Runway 06 during the dry season (June-October) when visibility is highest.
Luanda Bay
Aerial views of the Port of Luanda and the Atlantic coast immediately after takeoff.
Congo Basin
Dense, lush equatorial rainforest stretching across the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Virunga Mountains
Distant volcanic peaks near the borders of Rwanda, Uganda, and the DRC.
Mount Kenya
The snow-tipped peaks of Africa's second highest mountain visible to the north on descent.
Nairobi Skyline
A clear view of the Upper Hill and Central Business District skyscrapers upon arrival.
Choose the left side for morning departures to minimize sun glare while viewing the Congo basin. Look for the jagged peaks of Mount Kenya approximately 20 minutes before landing when the aircraft begins its descent into Nairobi.
Distance: 2,753 km (1,711 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 40 min
Departure: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Arrival: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Route Type: International
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