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MYD → NBO
Which side of the plane to sit from Malindi Airport (Malindi) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic views of East Africa, headlined by the majestic, snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro rising above the savanna.
Malindi Marine Park
Aerial views of the turquoise Indian Ocean and coral reefs immediately after takeoff from Malindi.
Mount Kilimanjaro
The world's tallest free-standing mountain is visible to the south, often peeking above the cloud layer.
Chyulu Hills
A vibrant green range of ancient volcanic cones known as the 'Green Hills of Africa'.
Amboseli Ecosystem
The vast plains stretching toward the Tanzanian border, occasionally showing signs of large elephant herds near marshes.
Taita Hills
Isolated mountain massifs that rise sharply from the dry Tsavo plains, covered in indigenous cloud forests.
Book an early morning flight (before 09:00 AM) for the best visibility of Mount Kilimanjaro, as clouds typically gather around the peak by midday. Request a window seat towards the front or rear to avoid the wing obstruction for the best photography of the mountain peak.
Sabaki River
The winding brown curves of the Galana/Sabaki River as it snakes toward the coast near Malindi.
Tsavo East National Park
The 'Theater of the Wild,' characterized by red-colored soil and vast semi-arid scrublands.
Yatta Plateau
The world's longest lava flow, appearing as a long, flat-topped ridge running parallel to the flight path.
Galana River Waterfalls
Spot the white water of Lugard's Falls as the river cuts through ancient rock formations.
Nairobi Eastern Suburbs
The transition from rural farmland to the dense urban sprawl of Nairobi during the final descent into JKIA.
Look for the stark contrast of the Yatta Plateau's linear form against the flat landscape. During the dry season (June-October), the red dust of Tsavo makes for dramatic landscapes. Polarized sunglasses will help reduce the haze common in the coastal hinterland.
Distance: 412 km (256 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: MYD (-3.2293100357055664, 40.10169982910156)
Arrival: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Route Type: Domestic
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