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NBO → LUN
Which side of the plane to sit from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka (Lusaka)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to Mount Kilimanjaro shortly after takeoff, providing one of the most iconic aerial views in Africa.
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Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa's highest peak is visible approximately 15-20 minutes after departure from Nairobi.
Mount Meru
The impressive volcanic cone near Arusha provides a stunning secondary peak view.
Southern Highlands
Lush, rolling green landscapes as you cross the mountainous regions of southern Tanzania.
Muchinga Escarpment
The dramatic geographic transition as the flight enters the Zambian plateau.
Book an early morning flight (07:00-09:00) to see Kilimanjaro before the afternoon cloud cover obscures the Kibo peak. Request a seat toward the rear of the cabin to prevent the wing from blocking the downward angle of the mountain peaks.
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Nairobi National Park
Immediate views of the park's plains and the city skyline right after takeoff.
Lake Natron
Known for its unique red and pink alkaline crusts, visible in the Great Rift Valley floor.
Ngorongoro Crater
The vast, circular rim of the world's largest inactive caldera is visible in the distance.
Lake Rukwa
An endorheic lake situated within the Rukwa Valley, often showing striking turquoise hues.
Lusaka Skyline
Panoramic views of the Zambian capital's urban sprawl during the final descent into LUN.
The right side is superior for observing the geological scars of the Great Rift Valley. During the dry season (May-October), the colors of the alkaline lakes like Natron are more vivid due to higher mineral concentrations.
Book Hotels in LusakaDistance: 1,814 km (1,127 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 25 min
Departure: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Arrival: LUN (-15.3308000565, 28.4526004791)
Route Type: International
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