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NBO → JIB
Which side of the plane to sit from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) to Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (Djibouti)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the geological wonders of the Great Rift Valley, including Mount Kenya, the string of Ethiopian highland lakes, and the otherworldly salt flats of Lake Assal upon descent.
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Mount Kenya
Africa's second-highest peak is visible shortly after takeoff, showcasing its jagged volcanic spires and shrinking glaciers.
Ethiopian Rift Lakes
A stunning sequence of silver and turquoise lakes including Abaya, Langano, and Ziway nested in the valley floor.
Western Escarpment
The dramatic rising edge of the Ethiopian Highlands, featuring deep gorges and verdant high-altitude plateaus.
Lake Assal
The lowest point in Africa, visible during the descent into Djibouti, famous for its bright white salt rim and emerald water.
Book a window seat on the left for morning departures (around 07:00-10:00 AM) to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Rift Valley floor. As the flight progresses north, watch for the transition from the green Kenyan highlands to the stark, arid beauty of the Afar Triangle.
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Northern Frontier District
The vast, arid expanses of northern Kenya characterized by unique red soils and seasonal riverbeds.
Awash River
The major river of the Ethiopian Rift, seen winding through the desert before disappearing into the Danakil lakes.
Danakil Depression
Distant views of one of the hottest places on Earth, featuring volcanic cones and vast salt pans.
Gulf of Tadjoura
A beautiful maritime view of the Indian Ocean meeting the volcanic coastline during the final approach.
Port of Djibouti
Excellent views of the strategic shipping infrastructure and the bustling harbor just before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for capturing the scale of the Horn of Africa's coastline. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, the contrast between the deep blue Gulf of Tadjoura and the black volcanic landscape of Djibouti is most striking from this side.
Book Hotels in DjiboutiDistance: 1,588 km (987 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Arrival: JIB (11.547300338745115, 43.15950012207031)
Route Type: International
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