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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a dramatic perspective of the Congo River and the Malebo Pool, offering a rare view of two capital cities facing each other during the final approach.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Kasai River Meanders

Spectacular aerial loops and oxbow lakes of the Kasai River as it snakes through the basin.

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Congo Basin Forest

Dense, endless views of the world's second-largest tropical rainforest canopy to the north.

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Malebo Pool

The massive, lake-like widening of the Congo River that dominates the landscape near Kinshasa.

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Dual Capital View

A unique sight of two national capitals, Kinshasa and Brazzaville, sitting on opposite banks.

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Congo River Rapids

Views of the churning water where the river narrows and begins its descent toward the Atlantic.

The right side is essential for the iconic 'Kin-Brazza' approach. During the dry season (June to August), visibility is usually better, but be aware of haze from agricultural fires that can obscure the distant horizon.

Left Side Highlights
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Tshikapa Riverbanks

Observe the active diamond-mining areas along the riverbeds immediately after takeoff.

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Kwango River Crossing

Deep blue waters winding through the lush gallery forests of the Kwango province.

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Savanna Mosaic

A beautiful patchwork of grasslands and forest galleries characteristic of the southern Congo region.

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Southern Kinshasa

The sprawling expansion and dense urban grid of the capital city's southern neighborhoods during descent.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare and to clearly see the mineral-rich landscapes near Tshikapa. It provides an excellent perspective on the inland plateaus before the urban sprawl begins.

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Route Information

Distance: 635 km (395 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 4 min

Departure: TSH (-6.4383300000000006, 20.794701)

Arrival: FIH (-4.38575, 15.4446)

Route Type: Domestic

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