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NBO → ACC
Which side of the plane to sit from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) to Kotoka International Airport (Accra)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic geological features of the Great Rift Valley immediately after takeoff from Nairobi and better views of the northern Lake Victoria coastline including Kampala.
Great Rift Valley
Dramatic views of the eastern escarpment and volcanic floor shortly after departing Nairobi.
Mount Elgon
The massive silhouette of this extinct shield volcano straddling the Kenya-Uganda border.
Kampala & Entebbe
Clear views of the Ugandan capital and the lush green Entebbe peninsula on Lake Victoria.
Stanley Pool
The unique widening of the Congo River where the capital cities Kinshasa and Brazzaville face each other.
Cameroon Volcanic Line
On very clear days, the distant peaks of the Cameroon Highlands can be spotted to the north.
Sit on the right for the first 45 minutes to capture the best Rift Valley photography. For morning flights, this side remains well-lit for viewing the landscapes of Central Africa. Keep a lookout for the distinct dual-city skyline of Kinshasa and Brazzaville halfway through the flight.
Lake Victoria South
Aerial views of the southern islands and the vast, open waters of Africa's largest tropical lake.
Congo River Basin
An endless canopy of deep green tropical rainforest, intersected by winding brown river systems.
Kasai River Meanders
Dramatic, serpentine loops of one of the Congo's most significant and powerful tributaries.
Gulf of Guinea Coast
The transition from the dense West African jungles to the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean.
Accra Coastal Approach
Sweeping views of the Ghanaian coastline and the Atlantic waves hitting the beaches near Labadi.
Choose this side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Atlantic as you approach Accra. It is also the best side for observing the scale of the Congo rainforest without direct sun glare during the midday portion of the journey.
Distance: 4,191 km (2,604 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 56 min
Departure: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Arrival: ACC (5.605189800262451, -0.16678600013256073)
Route Type: International
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