To HGA?
Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
The descent provides a panoramic view of the city's dense residential areas and the surrounding rugged, high-altitude terrain of the Somaliland interior.
The descent provides a panoramic view of the city's dense residential areas and the surrounding rugged, high-altitude terrain of the Somaliland interior.
The left side is the clear winner, offering a spectacular close-up view of the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya and the dramatic topographical transition from the Central Highlands to the arid plains of the north.
The right side offers a superior visual experience, combining the urban grandeur of the UAE, the rugged Omani and Yemeni coastlines, and a stunning transition over the Gulf of Aden into the Horn of Africa.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the dramatic drop-off into the Great Rift Valley and the volcanic landscapes of the Awash region, followed by the rugged Ahmar Mountains.
The left side offers a stunning sequence of transitions from the Dubai urban sprawl to the vast, orange dunes of the Empty Quarter and the dramatic coastal escarpments of the Horn of Africa.
The right side offers the most iconic approach into Hargeisa, featuring the legendary Naasa Hablood twin hills and a more dramatic view of the Ogo Mountains southern slopes.
The left side offers a stunning contrast between the deep turquoise waters of the Gulf of Aden and the vast, arid coastal plains of Somaliland, including historic port views.
The left side provides the most diverse scenery, including views of the Mogadishu skyline upon departure, the green belt of the Shebelle River, and the rugged Ogo Mountains as you approach Hargeisa.