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LOS → NBO
Which side of the plane to sit from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for viewing the sprawling Niger Delta, the dense heart of the Congo Basin, and the stunning northern coastline of Lake Victoria before the descent over the Great Rift Valley.
Lagos Metropolis
Stunning aerial view of the Lagos Lagoon, Victoria Island, and the dense urban landscape immediately after takeoff.
Niger Delta
Complex network of rivers, creeks, and mangroves as the flight heads east toward Central Africa.
Congo Basin
An endless expanse of deep green tropical rainforest, often shrouded in morning mist or dramatic convective clouds.
Lake Victoria
The northern shores of Africa's largest lake, including views of the Entebbe peninsula and various archipelagos.
Great Rift Valley
Dramatic views of the eastern escarpment and extinct volcanic craters during the final descent into Nairobi.
Choose an early morning flight to maximize visibility before tropical heat creates heavy cloud cover over the rainforest. The left side is particularly impressive during the approach to Nairobi for seeing the sharp drop-off of the Rift Valley.
Gulf of Guinea
Views of the Atlantic coastline and the industrial ports of southern Nigeria during the initial climb.
Oubangui River
Sightings of the major tributaries feeding the Congo River system winding through the jungle.
Lake Victoria Horizon
The vast, ocean-like expanse of the lake looking toward the southern horizon.
Mount Kilimanjaro
On clear days, Africa's highest peak can be seen in the far distance to the southeast during the approach.
Nairobi National Park
Low-altitude views of the savanna and wildlife tracks just moments before touching down at Jomo Kenyatta.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights, as the setting sun will illuminate the landscape behind you, making it easier to spot the distant snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro without sun glare.
Distance: 3,832 km (2,381 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 30 min
Departure: LOS (6.5773701667785645, 3.321160078048706)
Arrival: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Route Type: International
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