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WIL → JRO
Which side of the plane to sit from Nairobi Wilson Airport (Nairobi) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (Kilimanjaro)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most direct and iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro's snow-capped Kibo peak and the jagged Mawenzi peak as the aircraft descends towards the Tanzanian border.
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Nairobi National Park
Immediately after takeoff from Wilson, you can spot herds of zebra, giraffe, and buffalo against the city skyline.
Athi-Kaputiei Plains
Expansive grasslands that serve as a critical migratory corridor for wildlife moving south of Nairobi.
Amboseli Basin
On clear days, the shimmering marshes of Amboseli National Park are visible as you approach the border.
Kibo Peak
The highest point in Africa, featuring the famous glaciers and dormant volcanic crater of Kilimanjaro.
Mawenzi Peak
The rugged, craggy second peak of the Kilimanjaro massif, offering a stark contrast to the rounded Kibo.
Book an early morning flight (before 9:00 AM) to maximize your chances of seeing the peaks before the daily cloud cover forms. Kilimanjaro will be almost directly out of your window for the final 15 minutes of the flight. If departing WIL on Runway 07, the park view is immediate; if on Runway 25, you'll see it after a 180-degree turn.
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The famous knuckle-shaped hills that mark the edge of the Great Rift Valley system.
Great Rift Valley
Stunning views of the valley floor and western escarpments in the distance during the first half of the trip.
Lake Magadi
On very clear days, the pinkish-white soda crust of this saline lake can be seen further to the west.
Mount Meru
Tanzania's second-highest mountain, a spectacular horseshoe-shaped volcanic cone visible during the final descent.
The right side is superior for seeing the dramatic landscape of the Rift Valley and Mount Meru. Mount Meru is often clear even when Kilimanjaro is clouded over. This side also avoids direct morning sun glare, making it better for photography if you aren't focused solely on Kilimanjaro.
Book Hotels in KilimanjaroDistance: 236 km (147 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 24 min
Departure: WIL (-1.321720004081726, 36.81480026245117)
Arrival: JRO (-3.42940998077, 37.0745010376)
Route Type: International
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