Approaching from the north, the right side provides a scenic vista of the winding Congo River and the dense green canopy of the surrounding rainforest.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Mitumba mountain ridges and a better angle for viewing the Lualaba River as the aircraft approaches Kindu.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the departure over the Congo River and the final approach over the Lualaba River near Kindu.