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NBO → LVI
Which side of the plane to sit from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) to Livingstone Airport (Livingstone)?
Right Side of the Plane
While the left side offers a stunning view of Kilimanjaro early on, the right side provides a superior sequence of landmarks including the Ngorongoro Crater and a high-probability view of the Victoria Falls spray during the descent into Livingstone.
Ngorongoro Crater
The world's largest inactive volcanic caldera is often visible as a perfect green circle in the distance.
Serengeti Plains
Endless savannah landscapes stretching westward toward Lake Victoria during the first third of the flight.
Zambezi River
The mighty river comes into view as you approach the border, appearing like a silver ribbon through the bush.
Victoria Falls
Look for the 'Smoke that Thunders'—a massive plume of mist rising from the gorge during the descent into LVI.
Lower Zambezi
Remote wilderness areas and dramatic escarpments visible as the plane enters Zambian airspace.
The right side is the 'money side' for the approach. Pilots often bank in a way that gives right-side passengers a direct view of the Victoria Falls spray. In high-water season (March-May), the mist plume is visible from many miles away.
Mount Kilimanjaro
The snow-capped peak of Africa's highest mountain is frequently visible to the east shortly after departure.
Mount Meru
A striking volcanic cone located near Arusha, offering dramatic relief against the Tanzanian landscape.
Lake Malawi
The northern reaches of the lake appear mid-flight, showcasing deep blue waters bordered by steep mountains.
South Luangwa National Park
Aerial perspectives of the meandering Luangwa River and its rich alluvial floodplains.
To see Mount Kilimanjaro clearly, choose a morning flight when cloud cover is minimal. Sit forward of the wing to ensure the engine exhaust doesn't distort your photos of the Tanzanian Highlands.
Distance: 2,200 km (1,367 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 56 min
Departure: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Arrival: LVI (-17.821800231933594, 25.82270050048828)
Route Type: International
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