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NBO → HGA
Which side of the plane to sit from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) to Egal International Airport (Hargeisa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the clear winner, offering a spectacular close-up view of the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya and the dramatic topographical transition from the Central Highlands to the arid plains of the north.
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Mount Kenya
Direct views of Batian and Nelion peaks, the highest points in Kenya, usually visible 15-20 minutes after takeoff.
Aberdare Range
Lush volcanic ridges and dense forest canopies visible during the initial ascent from Nairobi.
Samburu Ecosystem
The striking red earth and seasonal Ewaso Ng'iro riverbeds cutting through the northern scrubland.
Golis Mountains
The rugged limestone and marble ridges of the northern Somali escarpment as the plane descends.
To ensure the best experience, book a morning flight (before 10:00 AM) as Mount Kenya is frequently obscured by clouds in the afternoon. Seat yourself behind the wing to avoid engine heat haze while photographing the mountain peaks.
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Nairobi Skyline
A sweeping view of the Upper Hill and CBD skyscrapers shortly after departure from JKIA.
Tana River
Kenya's longest river appearing as a winding green ribbon through the dry eastern plains.
Ogaden Basin
The vast, shimmering desert landscape that characterizes the border region between Kenya and Somalia.
Naasa Hablood
The iconic 'Twin Hills' or 'Virgin's Breast' mountains that serve as a natural landmark for Hargeisa.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side, providing better lighting for the desert textures below. Keep a close eye out during the final 10 minutes of the flight for the distinctive conical Naasa Hablood hills near Hargeisa.
Book Hotels in HargeisaDistance: 1,443 km (897 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 55 min
Departure: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Arrival: HGA (9.518170356750488, 44.08879852294922)
Route Type: International
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