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LBV → KGL
Which side of the plane to sit from Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (Libreville) to Kigali International Airport (Kigali)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Albertine Rift, including the stunning Lake Kivu and the distant peaks of the Virunga Volcanoes as you approach Rwanda.
Libreville Coastline
Aerial views of the Gabonese capital and the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean immediately after takeoff.
Ogooué River
Watch the massive Ogooué River wind through the dense Gabonese rainforest in intricate serpentines.
Congo Basin Canopy
An endless emerald sea of tropical rainforest stretching across the heart of the African continent.
Lake Kivu
The deep blue waters of one of Africa's Great Lakes, bordered by steep terraced hillsides.
Virunga Volcanoes
On clear days, see the majestic volcanic peaks near the border of Rwanda, DRC, and Uganda.
Sit on the left for the most dramatic entry into Rwanda. Choose a morning flight to avoid the frequent afternoon cumulonimbus clouds that can obscure the rainforest and the Rift Valley. Keep your camera ready as you cross the border from DRC into Rwanda, as the landscape shifts dramatically from flat forest to steep, cultivated mountains.
Komo Estuary
Views of the wide estuary where the Komo River meets the sea near the Libreville airport.
Lopé-Okanda Landscapes
Fly over the transition zone between savanna and forest in Gabon's famous national park region.
Congo River Tributaries
Observe the massive southern tributaries of the Congo River system cutting through the dense jungle.
Land of a Thousand Hills
The quintessential Rwandan landscape of rolling, terraced green hills during the final descent into Kigali.
Kigali Skyline
Depending on the approach path, a view of the clean, hilly cityscape of the Rwandan capital.
The right side is excellent for seeing the sun light up the rainforest canopy if traveling in the morning. During the dry season (June to August), visibility is generally better for seeing the ground through the haze. Look for the distinctive terraced farming patterns on the Rwandan hills during the last 15 minutes of the flight.
Distance: 2,320 km (1,442 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 6 min
Departure: LBV (0.458600014448, 9.4122800827)
Arrival: KGL (-1.96863, 30.1395)
Route Type: International
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