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NLA → NBO
Which side of the plane to sit from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (Ndola) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the undisputed winner for this route, offering a spectacular, close-up perspective of Mount Kilimanjaro and the diverse geological formations of the East African Rift Valley.
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Lake Bangweulu
The expansive wetlands and shallow lake system of Northern Zambia shortly after takeoff.
Southern Highlands
The lush, rolling green peaks and high plateaus of southwestern Tanzania.
Mount Kilimanjaro
The crown jewel of the flight, featuring the iconic snow-capped Kibo cone rising above the clouds.
Amboseli National Park
The flat, dusty plains of southern Kenya where elephant herds and giraffe are often visible as small dots.
Chyulu Hills
Young volcanic mountain ranges with black lava flows cutting through the green landscape.
The best views of Kilimanjaro occur approximately 20-30 minutes before landing. Book a morning flight to maximize the chance of seeing the peak before cloud cover typically builds up by midday. Polarized sunglasses will help reduce atmospheric haze when photographing the mountain.
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Lake Tanganyika
View the distant southern tip of the world's longest freshwater lake near the border region.
Mount Meru
Tanzania's second-highest peak, an active stratovolcano, appears sharply on the approach towards Nairobi.
Arusha City
The bustling gateway to the safari circuit visible nestled at the base of the volcanic highlands.
The Great Rift Valley
The dramatic western escarpment and the shifting terrain of the continental split.
Choose the left side for better lighting during afternoon flights to avoid the sun's glare. Keep a watch for Mount Meru roughly 40 minutes before arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International.
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Get eSIMs for KenyaDistance: 1,586 km (985 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: NLA (-12.998100280762, 28.66489982605)
Arrival: NBO (-1.31923997402, 36.9277992249)
Route Type: International
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