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NBO → FIH
Which side of the plane to sit from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) to Ndjili International Airport (Kinshasa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the northern shores of Lake Victoria, potential distant views of the Virunga Volcanoes, and the iconic approach into Kinshasa overlooking the Congo River and Brazzaville.
Mount Kenya
Magnificent views of Africa's second-highest peak to the north shortly after departing Nairobi.
Lake Victoria Shoreline
The northern coastline including the lush greenery and small fishing villages along the edge of the lake.
Virunga Mountains
Distant views of the volcanic peaks on the horizon while crossing the border region between Rwanda and the DRC.
Congo River Bend
Stunning aerial perspectives of the world's deepest river as it snakes through the rainforest toward the Atlantic.
Brazzaville Skyline
On final approach, view the capital of the Republic of the Congo across the wide Malebo Pool.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind the aircraft, providing better lighting for photography. Keep your eyes peeled as you approach Kinshasa to see the 'Two Capitals' phenomenon, where Kinshasa and Brazzaville face each other across the river.
Mount Kilimanjaro
On clear mornings, look south shortly after takeoff to see the snow-capped peak of Africa's tallest mountain in the distance.
Lake Magadi
Views of the pink-hued alkaline waters in the Great Rift Valley south of Nairobi.
Southern Lake Victoria
The vast southern expanse of the lake and its scattered islands during the first third of the flight.
Congo Basin Forest
An endless carpet of deep green rainforest stretching to the horizon as you cross the heart of Africa.
Kinshasa Urban Sprawl
The dense residential areas of the DRC capital as the plane descends into Ndjili.
For the best chance to see Kilimanjaro, choose a morning flight and sit well behind the wing. During the mid-flight portion over the Congo Basin, cloud cover is frequent, so watch for gaps in the clouds to spot hidden river tributaries.
Distance: 2,410 km (1,498 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 13 min
Departure: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Arrival: FIH (-4.38575, 15.4446)
Route Type: International
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