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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior perspective of the approach into Entebbe, featuring the vast expanse of Lake Victoria and the winding path of the White Nile through South Sudan.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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The Alps

Distant but clear views of the snow-capped Swiss and French Alps as the plane crosses over central Europe.

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Mediterranean Crossing

Deep blue vistas and the possibility of spotting the rugged coastlines of Sicily or Malta depending on the specific corridor.

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The White Nile

Follow the serpentine path of the Nile as it meanders through the wetlands and plains of South Sudan.

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Lake Victoria

An incredible view of the world's second-largest freshwater lake, which looks like an ocean from the air.

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Entebbe Peninsula

Visuals of the lush, green fingers of land and islands surrounding the airport during the final descent.

Sit on the left for the best views of the sunrise if you are on an overnight flight arriving in the morning. The landing at EBB usually approaches over Lake Victoria, making the left side perfect for seeing the shoreline and the source of the Nile nearby. Ensure your window is clear of frost for the South Sudan segment, as the river patterns are intricate and photogenic.

Right Side Highlights
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Parisian Outskirts

Shortly after clearing the English Channel, the right side often catches the sprawl of Paris and the Seine.

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Great Sahara Desert

Hours of spectacular, shifting golden dunes and the stark, wind-carved landscapes of Algeria and Niger.

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Tibesti Mountains

The dramatic, dark volcanic peaks rising from the desert floor in Northern Chad are a rare and rugged sight.

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Tropical Transition

Witness the 'Green Line' where the arid Sahel gives way to the dense, dark green canopy of the equatorial forests.

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Albertine Rift

Views of the Western Rift Valley escarpments and potentially Lake Albert as you enter Ugandan airspace.

The right side is the 'desert side.' It provides the most consistent views of the Sahara's vastness. During midday flights, the sun will be on this side for much of the journey, so keep your window shade down when not viewing to avoid heat. It is particularly good for spotting the dramatic transition between desert and tropical biomes over the Central African Republic.

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Route Information

Distance: 6,497 km (4,037 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 39 min

Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)

Arrival: EBB (0.042386, 32.443501)

Route Type: International

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