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MBA → JRO
Which side of the plane to sit from Mombasa Moi International Airport (Mombasa) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (Kilimanjaro)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic and direct views of Mount Kilimanjaro and its distinct peaks as the aircraft approaches from the Kenyan coast.
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North Coast Beaches
Aerial perspectives of Nyali, Bamburi, and Shanzu beaches with their vibrant coral reefs and turquoise waters.
Tsavo West Ecosystem
A more rugged landscape featuring the Shetani lava flows and the Mzima Springs area visible from altitude.
Mount Kilimanjaro (Kibo Peak)
The star attraction; a breathtaking view of the snow-capped summit of the world's highest free-standing mountain.
Furtwängler Glacier
On clear days, the shrinking but still impressive ice fields atop the volcano are visible as you pass the northern flank.
Mawenzi Peak
The rugged, jagged secondary peak of Kilimanjaro, providing a stark contrast to the rounded dome of Kibo.
Book a window seat on the right for the definitive Kilimanjaro experience. The mountain is most likely to be cloud-free in the early morning (before 09:00). During the dry season (June-October), the air is clearer, though the ice caps are more prominent after the rains in January or February.
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Indian Ocean & Mombasa Island
Stunning views of the deep blue ocean and the historic Kilindini Harbour during the initial climb out of MBA.
Shimba Hills
Lush, tropical rainforest-covered hills located just south of Mombasa, home to the rare sable antelope.
Tsavo East Savannah
Expansive red-earth plains of Kenya's largest national park, often visible as a vast wilderness stretching toward the horizon.
Chyulu Hills
A green volcanic range of ancient cinder cones and craters appearing as the flight progresses west.
The left side provides beautiful coastal panoramas upon takeoff. Choose a morning flight to avoid the glare of the sun, which will be positioned to the north/east, casting better light on the southern plains of Tsavo and the distant Tanzanian borderlands.
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Get eSIMs for TanzaniaDistance: 288 km (179 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 29 min
Departure: MBA (-4.034830093383788, 39.594200134277344)
Arrival: JRO (-3.42940998077, 37.0745010376)
Route Type: International
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