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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO) to Heathrow (LHR)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nairobi to London. The London approach on the left side is the single most spectacular viewing moment of this flight — a prolonged descent over one of the world's most recognizable cities. The right side at takeoff is excellent but shorter-lived. Left wins overall because the Thames approach rewards passengers for the full 20-minute descent.

What can I see during takeoff from Jomo Kenyatta International in Nairobi?

During takeoff from Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO), sit on the Right side for the best views. JKIA's primary departure runway 06 sends the aircraft northeast, putting the right side facing north-northwest toward the Ngong Hills and the Nairobi skyline. As the aircraft climbs and turns northwest toward the route, the right side also picks up the Rift Valley escarpment dropping away dramatically to the west. Notable sights include: Ngong Hills ridge to the northwest, Nairobi CBD skyline to the north, Great Rift Valley escarpment edge, Nairobi National Park savanna immediately south of the airport.

What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?

When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow's most common landing configuration uses runways 27L/27R, meaning the aircraft approaches from the east heading west. The left side faces south, giving views over central London including the Thames, the City, and Canary Wharf as the aircraft descends through 4,000-6,000 feet on the ILS approach. Notable sights include: River Thames snaking through central London, Canary Wharf tower cluster, The City of London and Wembley Stadium arch, Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park as the aircraft crosses the M25.

How long is the flight from Nairobi to London?

The flight from Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO) to Heathrow (LHR) takes Approximately 8 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours.

What does the Nairobi to London flight path pass over?

The route tracks northwest from Nairobi over South Sudan and the Sudd wetlands (one of the world's largest swamps, visible as a vast flat green expanse), then over Sudan and the Sahara Desert with its sand seas and ergs, crossing the Mediterranean near Libya or Tunisia, then over the Alps or southern France depending on routing, before crossing the English Channel into southern England.