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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side offers a more comprehensive view of the vast Lake Victoria and a dramatic coastal entry into Luanda, featuring the Atlantic horizon and the Luanda peninsula.

Right Side Highlights
8.2
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Lake Victoria

Extensive views of the shoreline and the numerous islands of the world's second-largest freshwater lake shortly after departure.

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Congo Basin

A massive expanse of dense, dark green tropical rainforest, often shrouded in morning mist or dramatic afternoon cumulus clouds.

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Kasai River

A major tributary of the Congo River that defines the landscape with wide, brownish waters and sandy banks near the Angola border.

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Luanda Bay

During the final approach, the Right Side typically enjoys views of the Ilha de Luanda and the bustling Atlantic port area.

The Right Side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset reflecting off the Atlantic Ocean. Ensure you look out about 30 minutes after takeoff for the most expansive views of Lake Victoria's northern reaches.

Left Side Highlights
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Mount Kilimanjaro

On exceptionally clear mornings, the snow-capped peak of Africa's highest mountain is visible to the distant south shortly after takeoff.

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Great Rift Valley

Dramatic views of the eastern escarpment and the valley floor as the plane climbs west out of the Nairobi area.

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Lake Tanganyika

Crossing the southern tip or central portion of the world's longest freshwater lake, marking the border between Tanzania and DRC.

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Kwanza River

Visible during the descent into Angola, this major river system features intense meanders and lush vegetation along its banks.

Choose a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun as you head west-southwest. This side provides the best angle for spotting the southern escarpments of the Rift Valley.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,753 km (1,711 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 40 min

Departure: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)

Arrival: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)

Route Type: International

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