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NBO → LOS
Which side of the plane to sit from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the Great Rift Valley's dramatic escarpments shortly after takeoff, followed by the northern coastline of Lake Victoria and the rugged highlands of Cameroon and Nigeria.
Great Rift Valley
Dramatic geological formations and steep escarpments visible immediately after departing Nairobi.
Ugandan Lakeshore
Clear views of the Entebbe peninsula and the bustling northern shores of Lake Victoria.
Ruwenzori Mountains
Distant, often cloud-shrouded snow-capped peaks known as the Mountains of the Moon on the DRC border.
Adamawa Highlands
Rugged volcanic terrain and high plateaus as the flight crosses from Cameroon into Nigeria.
Benue River
The sweeping curves of the Benue River as it snakes through the Nigerian landscape toward the Niger confluence.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Rift Valley. During the mid-flight, look north to spot the high-altitude cloud formations typical of the Intertropical Convergence Zone. In the dry season (Harmattan), visibility may be reduced by dust, so the early morning departure is the best time for clear photos of the Kenyan Highlands.
Lake Victoria Islands
Panoramic views of the southern archipelagos of Africa's largest lake during the first hour of flight.
Congo Basin
A vast, unbroken expanse of deep green tropical rainforest spanning across Central Africa.
Niger Delta
The intricate network of creeks and river branches where the Niger River empties into the Atlantic.
Gulf of Guinea
Views of the Atlantic coastline and shipping lanes during the southern approach into Lagos.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is particularly rewarding during the final 30 minutes of the flight for spotting the complex hydrology of the Niger Delta. Keep an eye out for seasonal thunderstorms over the Congo Basin which are visually stunning from cruise altitude.
Distance: 3,832 km (2,381 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 30 min
Departure: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Arrival: LOS (6.5773701667785645, 3.321160078048706)
Route Type: International
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