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WIL → KTL
Which side of the plane to sit from Nairobi Wilson Airport (Nairobi) to Kitale Airport (Kitale)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic features of the Great Rift Valley, including a chain of soda lakes and several iconic volcanic craters.
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Nairobi Skyline
A clear view of the city's Central Business District and the Upper Hill skyscrapers during the initial climb.
Mount Longonot
An incredible top-down view of the perfectly formed volcanic crater and its forested floor.
Lake Naivasha
A vast freshwater lake surrounded by yellow-fever acacia trees and geothermal plumes from Olkaria.
Lake Nakuru
The shimmering alkaline waters of the lake, often edged with a pink hue from flamingos, situated within the National Park.
Menengai Crater
One of the world's largest calderas, appearing as a massive sunken amphitheater near Nakuru town.
Cherangani Hills
Ancient marlstone hills that rise sharply, providing a scenic backdrop just before landing at Kitale.
The right side is the 'Lake Side' of this route. For the best photography, choose a seat behind the wing to capture Mount Longonot and the Rift Valley lakes without obstruction. Early morning flights are highly recommended to avoid the convective cloud cover that typically forms over the Rift Valley escarpments by midday.
Book Hotels in KitaleNgong Hills
Dramatic knuckle-shaped hills that mark the edge of the Nairobi metro area shortly after takeoff.
Mount Suswa
A massive shield volcano with a unique 'crater within a crater' structure visible on the Rift floor.
Mau Escarpment
Dense indigenous forest canopy covering the western walls of the Great Rift Valley.
Kericho Tea Estates
Vibrant green carpets of tea plantations stretching toward the horizon in the distance.
Mount Elgon
The massive silhouette of one of Africa's oldest extinct volcanoes on the Uganda border as you approach Kitale.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side provides a better view of the rugged Mau Forest and the distant, towering peaks of Mount Elgon as the aircraft begins its descent into the Trans-Nzoia region.
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Get eSIMs for KenyaDistance: 328 km (204 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 33 min
Departure: WIL (-1.321720004081726, 36.81480026245117)
Arrival: KTL (0.9719889760017396, 34.95859909057617)
Route Type: Domestic
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