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NBO → BZV
Which side of the plane to sit from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) to Maya-Maya Airport (Brazzaville)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Great Rift Valley's dramatic escarpments shortly after takeoff and provides a better angle for the vast expanse of Lake Victoria and the winding Congo River during the final approach.
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Great Rift Valley
Spectacular views of the eastern escarpment and the dormant volcanoes that define the Kenyan highlands.
Lake Victoria Crossing
A long segment flying over the northern section of the lake, offering views of the shoreline near Entebbe, Uganda.
Congo River Meanders
The mighty Congo River becomes visible as a massive, silver ribbon snaking through the dense rainforest.
Pool Malebo
The wide, lake-like expansion of the Congo River that separates the two closest capital cities in the world.
Brazzaville Urban Center
A clear view of the Basilique Sainte-Anne and the city's infrastructure during the right-hand bank for landing.
The right side is the 'geological' side of the flight. For the best experience, choose an afternoon flight when the sun is in the south, illuminating the Rift Valley walls and the Congo River curves perfectly. Look for the 'Mountains of the Moon' (Ruwenzori) in the far distance to the north during the mid-flight segment if the skies are exceptionally clear.
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Nairobi National Park
Immediately after takeoff from NBO, look down to see the unique wildlife sanctuary bordering the city's southern edge.
Lake Victoria Islands
Views of the southern archipelagos and the vast blue expanse of the world's largest tropical lake.
Kinshasa Skyline
On the final approach, the sprawling capital of the DRC is visible across the Congo River from Brazzaville.
Mai-Ndombe Forest
Dense, dark green canopies of the southern Congo Basin rainforest stretch toward the horizon.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the northern sun. During the descent, keep your eyes peeled for the distinct separation between the urban density of Kinshasa and the river. Use a window seat behind the wing for unobstructed views of the lush DRC terrain.
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Get eSIMs for Congo (Brazzaville)Distance: 2,429 km (1,509 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 14 min
Departure: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Arrival: BZV (-4.251699924468993, 15.253000259399414)
Route Type: International
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