Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nairobi to Brussels. The right side captures the most dramatic scenery: the Rift Valley escarpment and highlands during departure, followed by the Nile valley and Sudan's terrain during the long African crossing. The left side offers better landing views but covers less visually distinctive terrain for most of the flight.

During takeoff from Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Nairobi urban sprawl and the surrounding highlands as the aircraft climbs. The city's grid pattern and the escarpment edge are visible during the initial climb-out heading northwest. Notable sights include: Nairobi city center and suburbs, Great Rift Valley escarpment edge, Ngong Hills to the southwest.

When landing at Brussels Natl (BRU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Meuse River valley and the Belgian countryside during descent into Brussels. The river's distinctive meandering pattern and the flat Flemish plains are clearly visible on approach from the southeast. Notable sights include: Meuse River and its valley, Ardennes plateau edge to the south, Brussels urban area and surrounding towns.

The flight from Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO) to Brussels Natl (BRU) takes Approximately 8 hours 45 minutes to 9 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Nile River valley near Khartoum, Sudan (visible around 4-5 hours into flight), the Sahara Desert's eastern edge, the Red Sea coast near Port Sudan, the Red Sea itself, the Sinai Peninsula, the Nile Delta in Egypt, the Mediterranean coast, and finally the European plains. The Nile's distinctive green ribbon through desert is the most striking midpoint landmark. The Red Sea crossing offers open water views. The Mediterranean crossing provides 2-3 hours of sea before reaching southern Europe.