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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side provides a superior perspective of the White Nile during the descent into Khartoum and offers the best chance to see the iconic confluence of the Blue and White Niles.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Kordofan Sands

Deep orange sand dunes and acacia-dotted plains of the central Sudanese heartland.

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Nuba Mountains

Faint silhouettes of the granite hills located to the southeast of the flight path.

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The White Nile

The river becomes visible as a silver ribbon winding through the desert as you approach the capital.

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The Confluence

A spectacular view of Al-Muqran, where the Blue and White Niles meet at the center of Khartoum.

A morning flight on the right side provides the best photographic lighting for the Nile. As the aircraft descends, look specifically for the distinct color difference between the two Niles at the confluence, which is best viewed when the flight path approaches from the south or west.

Left Side Highlights
6.8
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Jebel Marra Massif

Distant views of the volcanic peaks of Darfur rising from the plateau shortly after takeoff.

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Sahelian Savannah

The transition from dry scrubland to the arid landscapes of North Kordofan.

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Historic Omdurman

The sprawling, dense urban landscape of Sudan's cultural capital visible during the final approach.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Keep an eye out for 'Hafirs' (traditional water reservoirs) that appear as small geometric circles in the desert landscape below.

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Route Information

Distance: 909 km (565 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min

Departure: UYL (12.053500175476074, 24.95619964599609)

Arrival: KRT (15.589500427246096, 32.55319976806641)

Route Type: Domestic

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