A seat on the left side provides panoramic views of the Nairobi city skyline and the Central Business District as the aircraft climbs out to the northeast.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya immediately after departure, followed by the rugged 'Roof of Africa' in Ethiopia and a stunning approach over the Red Sea into Jeddah.
The left side is the premier choice for this route, offering a high-probability view of Mount Kilimanjaro's snow-capped peak shortly after takeoff, followed by expansive views of the Indian Ocean coastline and the coral islands of northern Mozambique.
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to Mount Kenya shortly after takeoff, the sprawling Nile River through Egypt, and spectacular views of the Central Alps when entering European airspace.
The left side provides the most iconic landmarks of the journey, including a spectacular view of Mount Kilimanjaro and the deep blue waters of Lake Malawi.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic volcanic peaks of Reunion Island and the iconic Le Morne Brabant mountain during the final approach into Mauritius.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Red Sea coastline, the rugged peaks of Mount Kenya shortly after takeoff, and the iconic Bosphorus Strait during the final approach into Istanbul.
The right side offers superior views of the Great Rift Valley lakes, including Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru, and provides a chance to see Mount Kenya and the Virunga volcanoes.
The left side is the premium choice for this route as it offers the iconic view of Mount Kilimanjaro's snow-capped peak shortly after takeoff and the dramatic granite faces of the Mulanje Massif during the descent into Blantyre.
The left side of the aircraft offers an unrivaled view of Mount Kenya, Africa's second-highest peak, along with the dramatic transition from lush highlands to the vast semi-arid plains of the Horn of Africa.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya early in the flight and the dramatic eastern escarpment of the Ethiopian Highlands later on.
The right side offers an iconic sequence of the Great Rift Valley's most famous soda lakes, the massive Menengai Crater, and a superior perspective of the Aberdare Range.
The right side offers a superior view of the Nile River's path through Egypt, the Nile Delta, and typically provides a better angle for Mount Kenya shortly after takeoff.