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NBO → BJM
Which side of the plane to sit from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) to Bujumbura International Airport (Bujumbura)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the Great Rift Valley's most iconic volcanoes and lakes, followed by an expansive crossing of Lake Victoria.
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Mount Longonot
A perfectly preserved volcanic crater visible against the floor of the Great Rift Valley.
Lake Naivasha
The highest of the Rift Valley lakes, surrounded by yellow-barked acacia forests.
Kericho Tea Estates
Lush, emerald-green carpets of tea plantations spanning the rolling hills of Western Kenya.
Lake Victoria
A massive expanse of water and scattered islands as you cross Africa's largest lake.
Burundian Highlands
The intricate, terraced agriculture and 'thousand hills' landscape as you enter Burundian airspace.
Choose the right side for the most iconic Kenyan landmarks. Afternoon flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the deep blues of Lake Victoria and the vivid greens of the Kericho highlands. Look out for the distinct transition from the dry Rift Valley to the humid lakeside basin.
Book Hotels in BujumburaMount Suswa
View the unique double-crater shield volcano shortly after departing Nairobi's airspace.
Maasai Mara Edge
The southern flight path offers views of the vast savanna plains stretching toward the Serengeti.
Lake Tanganyika
Stunning vistas of the world's longest freshwater lake during the final descent into Bujumbura.
Bujumbura Cityscape
A close-up view of the Burundian capital nestled between the mountains and the lake shore.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh western sun. This side is particularly rewarding during the final 15 minutes of the flight when the aircraft banks over Lake Tanganyika, offering a dramatic perspective of the Rift Valley's southern reaches.
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Get eSIMs for BurundiDistance: 874 km (543 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Arrival: BJM (-3.3240199089050293, 29.318500518798828)
Route Type: International
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